dredge

1. Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
2. Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

1. To make a channel deeper or wider using a dredge.
2. To bring something to the surface with a dredge.
3. (Usually with up) to unearth.

   to dredge up someone's unsavoury past

noun

A large shaker for sprinkling spices or seasonings during food preparation.

1. To sprinkle (food) with spices or seasonings, using a dredge.

   Dredge the meat with the flour mixture you prepared earlier.

noun

A mixture of oats and barley.