bud·dle | \ ˈbu̇dᵊl, ˈbüd-, ˈbəd- \
plural -s
Definition of buddle
(Entry 1 of 3)
dialectal, England
buddle
noun (2)bud·dle | \ ˈbədᵊl, ˈbu̇d- \
plural -s
Definition of buddle (Entry 2 of 3)
: an apparatus (such as an inclined trough or platform) on which crushed ore is concentrated by running water which washes out the lighter and less valuable portions
buddle
transitive verb\ " \
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of buddle (Entry 3 of 3)
: to wash (ore) on a buddle
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