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

"Chickens have been part of Australian backyards for a long time, providing a source of food, once destined for the soup pot, and through the provision of eggs, as well as a way to recycle kitchen scraps," Dr Buddle says.

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Dr Buddle says that their research has policy implications for biosecurity and animal welfare, particularly due to the lack of veterinary attention backyard chickens get.

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"Our research indicated that backyard chickens are seen as both companion animals and as a source of food, falling within a hybrid space of human-animal relations," explains Dr Emily Buddle from the University of Adelaide's School of Humanities.

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"A surprising finding was that, while being loved companions, most participants were unlikely to take their chickens to the vet," Dr Buddle says.

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"Chickens offer an ongoing supply of fresh eggs from a known and trusted source," Dr Buddle says.

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