"streamwork" meaning in All languages combined

See streamwork on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: streamworks [plural]
Etymology: From stream + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stream|work}} stream + work Head templates: {{en-noun}} streamwork (plural streamworks)
  1. (mining) A place where an alluvial deposit of tin ore is worked. Categories (topical): Mining Synonyms: stream-work
    Sense id: en-streamwork-en-noun-GzeDLHhf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, mining

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