Coal Mining terms. Definition of Kibble
A kibble was a container used for moving rubbish- usually waste stone. In particular it was used in the process of sinking a shaft, where it was the bucket into which waste material was placed to be taken to the top of the shaft for disposal.
The term kibble appears to have derived from Cornwall, and was probably associated with metalliferous mining in particular.
Definitions
A glossary of Terms used in the Coal Trade of Northumberland and Durham, W. E. Nicholson, 1888:
Kibble
A wooden tub, usually square, and ofg the capacity of about 20 gallons, used in conveying rubbish from one place to another: it is placed upon a tram. It is frequently made with a bow, similar to a corf bow, and is used in sinking, &c..
English and Foreign Mining Glossary, Mining Journal 1871.
Kibble
Cornwall term: A bucket usually made of iron, in which the ore, &c, are drawn to the surface.
Kibble
Derbyshire term: A bucket used for drawing up lead ore out of the mine.
Kibble
Newcastle term: A small rubbish tub.
Kibble-filler
Cornwall term: A man who sends work, &c., up to the surface.
A Glossary of Mining and Metallurgiacal Terms, R. W. Raymond, 1881 (America)
Kibble, Kibbal
Cornwall and Wales. An iron bucket for raising ore
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