Nonsense, rubbish.
Used in a Sentence
mullock
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for mullock.
Editorial note
The mullock heap pictured in the article is all that remains: the entire hill was dug away when the original mine was active.
Examples2
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Parts of speech2
Quick take
Nonsense, rubbish.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of mullock gathered in one view.
(Australia, New Zealand, mining) Mining waste or ore processing waste:
(Australia, New Zealand, mining) Tailings: waste rock from which the wanted gold, minerals, opal, etc., has been extracted.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for mullock.
noun
Nonsense, rubbish.
noun
(Australia, New Zealand, mining) Mining waste or ore processing waste:
noun
(Australia, New Zealand, mining) Tailings: waste rock from which the wanted gold, minerals, opal, etc., has been extracted.
verb
(transitive, mining) To clear waste material out of a mine.
Example sentences
The mullock heap pictured in the article is all that remains: the entire hill was dug away when the original mine was active.
Mostly seems to be idle blowers (vac-based machines that bring material up from shafts) and mullock heaps.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use mullock in a sentence?
The mullock heap pictured in the article is all that remains: the entire hill was dug away when the original mine was active.
What does mullock mean?
Nonsense, rubbish.
What part of speech is mullock?
mullock is commonly used as noun, verb.