Buddle meaning
An inclined trough in which crushed ore is washed with running water to flush away impurities.
noun
A shallow, inclined trough used to wash or sluice crushed ore.
noun
To use a buddle.
verb
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Origin of buddle
- Probably from Low German buddeln to agitate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Compare German butteln (“to shake”).
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