Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mudlark
noun
/ˈmʌd.lɑːrk/
Definition
A person who scavenges in river mud, especially for items of value, often seen around the banks of rivers.
Examples
- The mudlark found an old coin while sifting through the Thames mud.
- In the past, mudlarks were often children who looked for anything they could sell.
Meaning
Mudlarks search through mud and silt, particularly on riverbanks, to find and collect discarded items, historical artifacts, or anything of potential value.
Synonyms
- scavenger
- forager
