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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dredge

/drɛdʒ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does dredge mean?

verb, noun

To remove or collect something from the bottom of a liquid, or to search or dig through something in a thorough way. A dredge is a device used for removing or collecting something from the bottom of a liquid.

Example

"The boat used a dredge to collect the sand from the riverbed."

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