WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
bud•dle
(bud′l, bŏŏd′l),USA pronunciation n., v., -dled, -dling. [Mining.]
n.
v.t.
bud′dler, n.
n.
- Mininga shallow trough in which metalliferous ore is separated from gangue by means of running water.
v.t.
- Miningto wash (ore) in a buddle.
- of uncertain origin, originally 1525–35
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