nounπShareOne who places or arranges something."The placer of the centerpieces at the wedding reception had a great eye for detail. "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who deals in stolen goods; a fence."The police suspected the pawn shop owner was a placer, buying jewelry and electronics that were likely stolen. "personjobbusinesspolicelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."After its mother died, the little lamb became a placer, constantly staying near and rubbing against the large rock in the pasture. "animalagriculturenatureenvironmentbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc."The old prospector spent his days working the placer, hoping to find enough gold to retire. "geologyplacemineralenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any place holding treasures."The attic was a placer of forgotten treasures, filled with old toys and photo albums. "geologymineralpropertyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAlluvial; 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"The old prospector sifted through the placer gold, hoping to find a valuable nugget. "geologymineralgeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
