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

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

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

And the interesting question arises as to whether Cornwall did not derive the stamp-mill, buddle, and strake, from the Germans.

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

The mud which flows down with the water settles between the twigs and the board which closes the lower end of the buddle.

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

It was treated by grinding in mills and concentrating upon a sort of buddle.

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