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

However, the pursuit of the subject through etymology ends here, for no derivatives in German can be found for buddle, tye, strake, or other collateral terms.

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

The particles of medium size generally settle in the middle part of the buddle, where they are arrested by interwoven fir twigs.

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

Each buddle is twelve feet long, one cubit deep, and a foot and a half broad.

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

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

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