What is another word for lode?
131 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ lˈə͡ʊd], [ lˈəʊd], [ l_ˈəʊ_d]
The term 'lode' refers to a vein of metal ore within the earth. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of this word. Some common alternatives include 'deposit,' 'vein,' and 'mine.' Other options include 'seam,' 'strike,' 'chute,' and 'lode deposit.' These synonyms can be useful in technical writing or in conversation when discussing mining or geology. Additionally, using synonyms can help to diversify one's vocabulary and prevent repetitive language. Overall, there are numerous words that can be used in place of 'lode,' depending on the context and intended tone of the writing or conversation.
Synonyms for Lode:
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n.
• fountain • load- load .
- lode .
Other synonyms:
- vein .
Other relevant words:
- Gangue ,
- Gubernation ,
- Managery ,
- Milch Cow ,
- abundant store ,
- advance position ,
- bed ,
- bonanza ,
- bossism ,
- burden ,
- cargo ,
- charge ,
- chimney ,
- chute ,
- coalfield ,
- colliery ,
- compass ,
- conduct ,
- consignment ,
- cornucopia ,
- country rock ,
- course ,
- cynosure ,
- deposit ,
- dike ,
- direction ,
- duty ,
- dyke ,
- eldorado ,
- encumbrance ,
- excavation ,
- fissure ,
- font ,
- fount ,
- fountain ,
- freight ,
- fund ,
- gold mine ,
- government ,
- gravy train ,
- guidance ,
- guiding star ,
- heap ,
- helm ,
- humor ,
- incumbrance ,
- lading ,
- layer ,
- lead ,
- ledge ,
- legislation ,
- legislature ,
- liability ,
- load star ,
- loading ,
- management ,
- matrix ,
- mine ,
- mineral deposit ,
- mother lode ,
- needle ,
- onus ,
- ore bed ,
- pay dirt ,
- payload ,
- pilotage ,
- pit ,
- pole star ,
- reef ,
- regulation ,
- reins ,
- reins of government ,
- resource ,
- rich lode ,
- rudder ,
- seam ,
- sedimentation ,
- shaft ,
- shipment ,
- shoot ,
- source ,
- source of supply ,
- spring ,
- stack ,
- staple ,
- steerage ,
- stock ,
- store ,
- stratum ,
- strike ,
- thickness ,
- tunnel ,
- warhead ,
- well ,
- wellspring .
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How to use "Lode" in context?
The word "lode" comes from the Latin word "lodum" meaning "a vein of metal ore accumulated in different forms in a vein, especially one that has been extensively worked." The word has been used in English principally since the 17th century to refer to veins of silver, gold, and other minerals.
Hyponym for Lode:
n.
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phenomenon
alluviation, deposit, sedimentation.
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phenomenon
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- Synonyms:
- Slugs, wanders, dawdles, waddles.
