Dredged Meaning in English
word · lemma: dredge
التعريف
'Dredged' means something was cleaned, deepened, or widened (such as a river or canal) by removing mud or debris; it can also mean bringing up memories or information from the past.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Commonly used in environmental/engineering contexts ('dredged the river'), but also figuratively for recalling old information ('dredged up memories'). Past tense and passive forms are frequent. Not used for filtering or straining liquids.
جمل نموذجية
The workers dredged the river to remove mud.
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They dredged the old canal last year.
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He dredged up a photo from his childhood.
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The city dredged the harbor so bigger ships could enter.
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She dredged up old memories during the reunion.
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We dredged the internet for any information about the lost painting.
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