dredger
English
/ˈdɹɛdʒ.ə(ɹ)/
noun
Definitions
- (nautical) A vessel equipped for the removal of sand or sediment from the seabed.
- One who fishes with a dredge.
- A dredging machine.
- A container with a perforated lid, used to sprinkle sugar or flour.
Etymology
Suffix from English dredge.
Origin
English
dredge
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Cognates and derived terms
- dredge English
- dredgeboat English
- dredgerman English
- dreg-boat Scots