(definition) by Webster 1913 Sun Nov 20 2005 at 19:34:33

Pay streak.

1.

(Mining)

The zone, parallel to the walls of a vein, in which the ore is concentrated, or any narrow streak of paying ore in less valuable material.

2.

(Oil Boring)

A stratum of oil sand thick enough to make a well pay.

 

© Webster 1913.

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