Glossary of Mining Terms – Legends of America
Glossary of terms used in the American Mining Industry. Dry Diggings – Earth excavated in the summer and held to be washed in winter when water was more plentiful.. Dry Washing – Fine soil blown away, leaving the gold.. Drywasher – A common desert mining tool similar to a highbanker but doesn''t need operates by the use of wind. The light junk material is blown off the top of ...