English Explanatory Dictionary

dredger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vessel equipped for the removal of sand or sediment from the seabed.
  2. One who fishes with a dredge.
  3. A dredging machine.
  4. A container with a perforated lid, used to sprinkle sugar or flour.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹɛdʒ.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-dredger.wav

Word forms

dredger dredgers

Etymology

From dredge + -er.

Synonyms

dredging box

Related words

dredge dredging

Derived words

dredgerman
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