BUDDLE


Meaning of BUDDLE in English

I. ˈbu̇d ə l, ˈbüd-, ˈbəd- noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

dialect England : corn marigold

II. ˈbəd ə l, ˈbu̇d- noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

: an apparatus (as an inclined trough or platform) on which crushed ore is concentrated by running water which washes out the lighter and less valuable portions

III. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

: to wash (ore) on a buddle

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