What does LODES mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A deposit of valuable minerals that can be mined.

2. A rich source of something.

Pronunciations:

US: /loʊdz/

UK: /ləʊdz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "lodes" originates from the Middle English word "lodis" which means a watercourse. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to a vein of metal ore that is embedded in rock. The word is commonly used in the mining industry to refer to a deposit of valuable minerals that can be mined. It is also used more generally to refer to a rich source of something, such as information or ideas.

Synonyms:

vein, deposit, seam, bed, store, mine

Related Words:

loads, doles, soled, sold, sloes

Example Sentences:

1. The miners discovered a rich lode of gold in the hills.

2. The book was a lode of information about the history of the region.

3. The company is exploring new lodes of copper in South America.

4. The artist found a lode of inspiration in the natural beauty of the countryside.

5. The journalists investigation uncovered a lode of corruption within the government.