Definitions for grubstake

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grubstake grub·stake

Spelling: [gruhb-steyk]

IPA: /ˈgrʌbˌsteɪk/

Grubstake is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 598 anagrams from letters in grubstake (abegkrstu).

Definitions for grubstake

noun

1. provisions, gear, etc., furnished to a prospector on condition of participating in the profits of any discoveries.
2. money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise.

verb (used with object)

1. to furnish with a grubstake:

Origin of grubstake

An Americanism dating back to 1860-65; grub + stake²

Examples for grubstake

Well, then, how much will you give me in cash for my mine and throw the grubstake in?

"I'll tell them to grubstake you here," Casey reassured him.

He used up his grubstake, got a second from his backers, and subsequently a third.

He wrote the letters—to himself—and spread the news just to raise a grubstake.

"I want to give you a grubstake," answered the motor wizard.

They was always more'n one wantin' to grubstake him but he'd never take it.

I need financin'—a burro and a grubstake and me for the big dry spot.

All the wrecks nest there while waiting hopefully for a payload or a grubstake.

And will you bring out that grubstake contract and have it cancelled in my presence?

Me, I got fo'-five chances to grubstake in that time, but I'm broke.