lode

[loʊd]

lode Definition

  • 1a vein of metal ore in the earth
  • 2a rich source of something

Using lode: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lode" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The miners discovered a rich lode of gold.

  • Example

    The company has found a new lode of talent in the recent graduates.

  • Example

    The book is a lode of information on the subject.

lode Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lode

Phrases with lode

  • the main vein of ore in a particular region or mine

    Example

    The miners struck the mother lode and became rich overnight.

  • a piece of magnetite or other naturally magnetized mineral, able to be used as a magnet

    Example

    The sailors used the loadstone to navigate their ship.

  • a star, especially the North Star, used as a point of reference for navigation

    Example

    The sailors followed the lode star to find their way home.

Origins of lode

from Middle English 'lod', meaning 'way, course, carrying', from Old English 'lād', meaning 'course, way, watercourse'; related to 'lead'

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Summary: lode in Brief

The term 'lode' [loʊd] refers to a vein of metal ore in the earth or a rich source of something. It can be used literally, as in 'The miners discovered a rich lode of gold,' or figuratively, as in 'The book is a lode of information on the subject.' 'Lode' also appears in phrases like 'mother lode,' which denotes the main vein of ore in a particular region or mine.

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