wild·cat·ter (w ld k t  r)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
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| Noun | 1. | 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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