Lode (Noun)
Meaning
A deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Miners excavated the site to extract the rich iron lode that had been discovered beneath the surface.
- Geologists used advanced technology to locate the boundaries of the copper lode hidden deep within the mountain.
- The discovery of a gold lode in the nearby hills sparked a mining rush as prospectors flocked to the area.
- Engineers designed a specialized system to extract the valuable mineral from the lode while minimizing waste.
- Years of searching finally paid off when a team of prospectors struck a significant silver lode in the remote wilderness.