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Hushing — is an ancient mining method using a flood or torrent of water to reveal mineral veins. [cite web url=http://www.durham miner.org.uk/miner/projects.nsf/581cd74a9c6aa8b080256d48003758cb/6c0a47fe223b390880256e82004577a2?OpenDocument title=Durham… … Wikipedia
Hushing — Hush ing, n. (Mining) The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; also called {booming} and {hydraulic mining}. [1913 Webster +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hushing — Hush Hush (h[u^]sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hushed} (h[u^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Hushing}.] [OE. huschen, hussen, prob. of imitative origin; cf. LG. hussen to lull to sleep, G. husch quick, make haste, be silent.] 1. To still; to silence; to calm;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hushing — hʌʃ n. quiet, silence v. make silent; be silent … English contemporary dictionary
hushing — shuffling and shrinking up one s shoulders. Exm … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
hushing — noun a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience • Syn: ↑hiss, ↑hissing, ↑fizzle, ↑sibilation • Derivationally related forms: ↑sibilate ( … Useful english dictionary
booming — Hushing Hush ing, n. (Mining) The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; also called {booming} and {hydraulic mining}. [1913 Webster +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hydraulic mining — Hushing Hush ing, n. (Mining) The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; also called {booming} and {hydraulic mining}. [1913 Webster +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Dolaucothi Gold Mines — The Dolaucothi Gold Mines (grid reference SN662403), also known as the Ogofau Gold Mine, are Roman surface and deep mines located in the valley of the River Cothi, near Pumsaint, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The gold mines are located within the… … Wikipedia
Hydraulic mining — Hydraulic mining, or hydraulicking, is a form of mining that employs water to dislodge rock material or move sediment. Previously, the use of a large volume of water had been developed by the Romans to remove overburden and then gold bearing… … Wikipedia
