noun a person who scavenges in riverside mud for items of value
In historical context, mudlarks were often impoverished individuals who scavenged for items along riverbanks to sell or trade.
Mudlarks play a role in environmental science by studying sediment and soil composition along riverbanks.
The term 'mudlark' may be used in art to represent themes of scavenging, history, or environmental impact.
A mudlark is a person who searches for historical artifacts in mud or along the banks of rivers.
In literature, a mudlark may be used as a metaphor for someone who searches for hidden treasures or insights in the midst of chaos or difficulty.
In archaeology, a mudlark refers to someone who searches for historical artifacts along the banks of rivers or other bodies of water.
Historians may use the term mudlark to describe individuals who study and document everyday life in the past through the analysis of discarded items found in archaeological digs.