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wildcatter

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wild·cat·ter  (wldktr)
n.
1. One who is engaged in speculative mining or well drilling in areas not known to be productive.
2. A promoter of speculative or fraudulent business enterprises.
3. A worker who participates in a wildcat strike.
wildcatter [ˈwaɪldˌkætə]
n
(Mining & Quarrying) US and Canadian informal a prospector for oil or ores in areas having no proved resources
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wildcatter - an oilman who drills exploratory wells in territory not known to be an oil field
oilman - a person who owns or operates oil wells
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