Definition of "grubstake" in English

noun

1. (mining) Money, materials, tools, food etc. provided to a prospector in return for a share in future profits.

2. (business) An amount of money advanced to someone starting a business in return for a share of the future profits.

3. Money, necessities stockpiled to sustain an effort for a period of time.

verb

1. (transitive) To supply such funds to.