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单词 pile claim
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Definition of pile claim in English:

pile claim

noun
Australian, NZ historical
  • A piece of land with rich potential for gold-mining.

    gold was found in every shaft, and there were several pile claims
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Pile claims were unknown and no single claim yielded its owner more than £5000.
    • He hoped that some day he would discover a pile claim and make his fortune.
    • We discussed the question of overall settlement of pile claims.
    • He wanted to be the one who found the great nugget or struck the only pile claim in the gully.
    • He was urged on by the hope of striking another pile claim.
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