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DREDGER

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dredg⋅er

1[drej-er]
–noun
1. dredge 1 (def. 1).
2. a person who uses a dredge.

Origin:
1500–10; dredge 1 + -er 1

dredg⋅er

2[drej-er]
–noun
a container with a perforated top for sprinkling flour, sugar, etc., on food for cooking.

Origin:
1660–70; dredge 2 + -er 1
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dredg·er 1   (drěj'ər)   
n.  
  1. A dredging machine.

  2. Nautical A barge or boat equipped with a dredge.

dredg·er 2   (drěj'ər)   
n.  A container with a perforated lid used for coating food with a powder, such as flour or sugar.
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