- provisions, gear, etc., furnished to a prospector on condition of participating in the profits of any discoveries.
- money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise.
- to furnish with a grubstake: I grubstaked him to two mules and supplies enough for five months.
- supplies provided for a prospector on the condition that the donor has a stake in any finds
- to furnish with such supplies
- to supply (a person) with a stake in a gambling game
