buddle

American  

[buhd-l, bood-l] / ˈbʌd l, ˈbʊd l /

noun

1. a shallow trough in which metalliferous ore is separated from gangue by means of running water.

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verb (used with object)

buddled, buddling

1. to wash (ore) in a buddle.

buddle British  

/ ˈbʌdəl /

noun

1. a sloping trough in which ore is washed

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verb

1. (tr) to wash (ore) in a buddle

Other Word Forms

• buddler noun

Etymology

Origin of buddle

First recorded in 1525–35; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

In this simple buddle is washed the metallic material which has passed on to the floor of the works through the five large sieves.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

"What hab you god id that buddle?" asked the major.

From Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot by Clark, Charles Heber

In other respects the head resembles the head of the simple buddle, except that it is not depressed in the middle.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

The lower end of the buddle is obstructed by a board, which is not as high as the sides.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

Buddle, bud′l, v.t. to wash ore with a buddle or inclined hutch over which water flows.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various