Definitions for grubstakes

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grubstakes grub·stake

Spelling: [gruhb-steyk]

IPA: /ˈgrʌbˌsteɪk/

Grubstakes is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 739 anagrams from letters in grubstakes (abegkrsstu).

Definitions for grubstakes

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 grubstakes

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

Examples for grubstakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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