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- Buddle - 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.
- Buddle - v. i. - To wash ore in a buddle.
- Trommel - n. - A revolving buddle or sieve for separating, or sizing, ores.
- Tailing - n. - The refuse part of stamped ore, thrown behind the tail of the buddle or washing apparatus. It is dressed over again to secure whatever metal may exist in it. Called also tails.