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

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 large buddle, the one like the simple buddle, the ordinary strake, and the canvas strakes, are erected within a special building.

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

Further inland is Budleigh Salterton, so named after its buddle, or stream, which running through the village makes its way slowly down to the sea.

From A Yacht Voyage Round England by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The water is made turbid by this stirring, and carries the mud and sand and small particles of metal into the buddle below.

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

In this buddle is generally washed that metalliferous material which has been sifted through the large sieve into the tub containing water.

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