Transcription
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- [buhd-l, boo d-l]
- /ˈbʌd l, ˈbʊd l/
- /bˈʌdəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhd-l, boo d-l]
- /ˈbʌd l, ˈbʊd l/
Definitions of buddle word
- noun buddle a sloping trough in which ore is washed 3
- verb buddle to wash (ore) in a buddle 3
- noun buddle a shallow, inclined trough used to wash or sluice crushed ore 3
- noun buddle a shallow trough in which metalliferous ore is separated from gangue by means of running water. 1
- verb with object buddle to wash (ore) in a buddle. 1
- noun buddle An apparatus on which crushed ore is washed. 0
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Origin of buddle
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Buddle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
buddle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
buddle usage trend in Literature
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