DCHP-2

muck DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1 n. — Placer Mining

  topsoil that must be removed before mining can begin; also, pay dirt (def. 1 ).

  See also: mucker (meaning 1)  pay dirt (def. 1)  

• 2 n. — Hardrock Mining

  broken rock, either ore or waste.

  See also: mucker (meaning 1)