dredges
dredg-es
verb
Coats food lightly and evenly with a dry ingredient like flour.
"She dredges the chicken in seasoned flour."
verb
Clears out or brings up material from the bottom of a body of water.
"The ship dredges the seabed for minerals."
noun
Machines used to clear or deepen the bottom of waterways or harbours.
"Several powerful dredges work in the harbour."