ALL meanings of prospector
pros·pect
P p - noun prospector Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects. 1
- noun prospector anticipation; expectation; a looking forward. 1
- noun prospector something in view as a source of profit. 1
- noun prospector a potential or likely customer, client, etc. 1
- noun prospector a potential or likely candidate. 1
- noun prospector a view, especially of scenery; scene. 1
- noun prospector outlook or view over a region or in a particular direction. 1
- noun prospector a mental view or survey, as of a subject or situation. 1
- noun prospector Mining. an apparent indication of ore or native metal. a place giving such indications. a mine working or excavation undertaken in a search for additional ore. 1
- noun prospector Archaic. sight; range of vision. 1
- verb with object prospector to search or explore (a region), as for gold. 1
- verb with object prospector to work (a mine or claim) experimentally in order to test its value. 1
- verb without object prospector to search or explore a region for gold or the like. 1
- idioms prospector in prospect, under consideration; expected; in view: He had no other alternative in prospect. 1
- noun prospector sb seeking gold or oil 1
- noun prospector a person who searches for the natural occurrence of gold, petroleum, etc 0
- noun prospector a person who prospects for valuable ores, oil, etc. 0
- noun prospector A prospector is a person who searches for oil or gas in the ground. 0