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An apparatus, especially an inclined trough or vat, in which stamped ore is concentrated by subjecting it to the action of running water so as to wash out the lighter and less valuable portions.

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  1. n. An apparatus, especially an inclined trough or vat, in which stamped ore is concentrated by subjecting it to the action of running water so as to wash out the lighter and less valuable portions.
  2. v. i. To wash ore in a buddle.
  3. An apparatus, especially an inclined trough or vat, in which stamped ore is concentrated by subjecting it to the action of rynning water so as to wash out the lighter and less valuable portions. To wash ore in a buddle.
  4. An apparatus, especially an inclined trough or vat, in whichstamped ore is concentrated by subjecting it to the action of rynningwater so as to wash out the lighter and less valuable portions.
  5. n. An apparatus, especially an inclined trough or vat, in which stamped ore is concentrated by subjecting it to the action of running water so as to wash out the lighter and less valuable portions. v. i. To wash ore in a buddle.