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RIFFLING
Verb
riffling
present participle of riffle
Noun
riffling (uncountable)
sampling by use of a riffler
Source: Wiktionary
RIFFLE
Rif"fle, n. Etym: [CF. G. riffeln, riefeln, to groove. Cf. Rifle a gun.] (Mining)
Definition: A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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