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placer

/ˈpleɪsə(ɹ)/

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noun

Platziere, Anordner

One who places or arranges something.

Examples :

"The placer of the centerpieces at the wedding reception had a great eye for detail. "

Der Platziere der Mittelstücke auf der Hochzeitsfeier hatte ein gutes Auge für Details.

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noun

Hehler

One who deals in stolen goods; a fence.

Examples :

"The police suspected the pawn shop owner was a placer, buying jewelry and electronics that were likely stolen. "

Die Polizei vermutete, dass der Pfandhausbesitzer ein Hehler war, der wahrscheinlich gestohlene Schmuck und Elektronik kaufte.

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noun

Verwaistes Lamm

(sheep) A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.

Examples :

"After its mother died, the little lamb became a placer, constantly staying near and rubbing against the large rock in the pasture. "

Nachdem seine Mutter gestorben war, wurde das kleine Lamm zu einem verwaisten Lamm, das sich ständig in der Nähe des großen Felsens auf der Weide aufhielt und sich daran rieb.

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noun

Seifenwäsche

A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.

Examples :

"The old prospector spent his days working the placer, hoping to find enough gold to retire. "

Der alte Goldsucher verbrachte seine Tage mit der Arbeit an der Seifenwäsche, in der Hoffnung, genug Gold für seinen Ruhestand zu finden.

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noun

Schatzkammer, Fundort

(by extension) Any place holding treasures.

Examples :

"The attic was a placer of forgotten treasures, filled with old toys and photo albums. "

Der Dachboden war eine Schatzkammer vergessener Schätze, gefüllt mit altem Spielzeug und Fotoalben.

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adjective

Seifenartig, aus einer Seifenlagerstätte stammend

Alluvial; occurring in a deposit of sand or earth on a river-bed or bank, particularly with reference to precious metals such as gold or silver

Examples :

"The old prospector sifted through the placer gold, hoping to find a valuable nugget. "

Der alte Goldsucher siebte das seifenartige Gold, in der Hoffnung, ein wertvolles Nugget zu finden.

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