Grubstake Definition
grŭbstāk
grubstaked, grubstakes, grubstaking
noun
Money or supplies advanced to a prospector in return for a share in any findings.
Webster's New World
Money advanced for any enterprise.
Webster's New World
Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.
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verb
To provide with a grubstake.
Webster's New World
To supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits.
American Heritage
To supply such funds to.
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Noun
Singular:
grubstake
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