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dredger.

A vessel equipped for the removal of sand or sediment from the seabed.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɹɛdʒ.ə(ɹ)/UK
  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.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English dredge Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English dredger From dredge + -er.

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