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

Example:
The canal needs to be regularly dredged to maintain its depth.
They dredged the river for lost artifacts.
2.

to bring up or unearth (something hidden or forgotten)

Example:
He dredged up old memories from his childhood.
The reporter tried to dredge up some dirt on the politician.
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