Associations to the word «Grubstake»
Wiktionary
GRUBSTAKE, noun. (mining) Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits
GRUBSTAKE, noun. (business) An amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits
GRUBSTAKE, noun. Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.
GRUBSTAKE, verb. (transitive) To supply such funds to.
Dictionary definition
GRUBSTAKE, noun. Funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits.
GRUBSTAKE, verb. Supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits.
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