Dredger

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdɹɛdÊ’.É™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -É›dÊ’É™(ɹ)

Origin

dredge + -er

Full definition of dredger

Noun

1. (nautical) A vessel equipped for the removal of sand or sediment from the seabed.
2. a container with a perforated lid used for scattering sugar or flour
3. One who fishes with a dredge.
4. A dredging machine.

Related terms

• dredge
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