prospector
/ (prəˈspɛktə) /
a person who searches for the natural occurrence of gold, petroleum, etc
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How to use prospector in a sentence
The Hermit prospector, as he laughingly called himself, was doing very well.
Ruth Fielding In the Saddle | Alice B. Emerson“Mind you make it real good,” said the prospector, who stood, watching the operation.
The Tale of Timber Town | Alfred GraceThe prospector put the bag of gold on the table, and taking the photographs and map left the room.
Montezuma's Castle and Other Weird Tales | Charles B. CoryThe prospector, who was the third player, looked up from his “hand” and drummed the table with the ends of his dirty fingers.
The Tale of Timber Town | Alfred GraceThe landlord, who was with them, came forward, and bent over the inanimate form of the prospector.
The Tale of Timber Town | Alfred Grace
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