hydraulicking, vbl. n. U.S.
(haɪˈdrɔːlɪkɪŋ, -ˈdrɒl-)
Also -icing.
[f. hydraulic + -ing1 (with insertion of k as in frolicking, trafficking, etc.).]
Hydraulic mining.
| 1880 R. H. Patterson in Fortn. Rev. Sept. 341 That [form of gold-seeking] which is termed ‘hydraulicking’. 1882 Rep. to Ho. Repr. Prec. Met. U.S. 105 The Russian Company..are well rigged for hydraulicking, but lack a constant supply of water. Ibid. 636 Where a sufficient head of water..can be had, hydraulicing is the method of working employed. 1898 Westm. Gaz. 27 Sept. 8/1 It is open to grave doubt whether hydraulicking will be possible. |