Meaning of the word dredged in English
What does dredged mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dredged
US /drɛdʒd/
UK /drɛdʒd/
Verb
1.
to clean out the bed of a harbor, river, or other area of water with a dredge
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The canal needs to be regularly dredged to maintain its depth.
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They dredged the river for lost artifacts.
2.
to bring up or unearth (something hidden or forgotten)
Example:
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He dredged up old memories from his childhood.
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The reporter tried to dredge up some dirt on the politician.