Dredge: meaning, definitions and examples

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dredge

 

[ drษ›dส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fishing method

To dredge means to bring up material from the bottom of a body of water using a dredge, which is a type of boat, tool, or machine specifically designed for this purpose. This technique is often employed in fishing to gather shellfish or in construction and mining to extract materials from underwater locations.

Synonyms

excavate, gather, harvest.

Examples of usage

  • Fishermen use a dredge to catch clams.
  • They plan to dredge the river to improve navigation.
  • The crew dredged the lake to remove debris.
  • We need to dredge the canal for better water flow.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking technique

In cooking, to dredge means to lightly coat food with flour, breadcrumbs, or another dry ingredient before cooking. This technique is often used to prepare meats and vegetables for frying or baking, providing a crispy texture.

Synonyms

coat, dust, sprinkle.

Examples of usage

  • Dredge the chicken in flour before frying.
  • Make sure to dredge the fish in breadcrumbs.
  • You should dredge the vegetables in cornmeal.
  • He dredged the shrimp lightly and then sautรฉed them.

Translations

Translations of the word "dredge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dragagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bagger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dredging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฝะพะฟะพะณะปะธะฑะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pogล‚ฤ™bianie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตšๆธซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dragage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ drenaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dredging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค€์„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุฑูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dredging

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dredging

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dredging

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drenaje

Etymology

The term 'dredge' originates from the Middle English word 'dreggen', which is related to the Old Norse word 'draga', meaning 'to draw or drag'. This reflects the action of pulling material from the bottom of a body of water. Historically, dredging has been used for various purposes, including agriculture, fishing, and construction, often dating back to ancient civilizations that utilized waterways for transport and trade. The evolution of dredging techniques and equipment has significantly advanced over time, allowing for the efficient extraction of resources and the maintenance of waterways. In cooking, the use of the word 'dredge' evolved from this physical action into the culinary context, where it describes coating food, drawing a parallel with the act of covering or lining a surface. Thus, 'dredge' bridges both the practical applications in maritime industries and the culinary arts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,077, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.