paystreak en · NOUN
Etymology
From pay + streak.
Meanings
- The zone, parallel to the walls of a vein, in which the ore is concentrated, or any narrow streak of paying ore in less valuable material.
- (qualifier:oil boring) A stratum of oil sand thick enough to make a well pay.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paystreaks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |