grubstake

/ˌgrʌbˈsteɪk/

Other forms: grubstaked; grubstaking; grubstakes

Definitions of grubstake

1. noun

   funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits
   type of:

   interest, stake

   (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
2. verb

   supply with funds in return for a promised share of profits
   type of:

   fund

   furnish money for