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grubstake

The correct spelling is grubstake.

How to pronounce grubstake

noun

Say it like: Gru-bst-ake

The correct spelling is grubstake. Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.
  2. 2.An amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits.
  3. 3.Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.

verb

  1. 1.To supply such funds to.

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