Synonyms for

Panning

Verb / ˈpænɪŋ / Another word for panning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of searching for gold, minerals, or other valuable materials in a river using a pan.

Synonyms & similar words

pan trash tearapart panoff panout mining prospecting searching sifting scouting exploring hunting seeking surveying fishing examining looking rummaging delving digging questing rooting trawling ferreting scrutinizing

Example sentences

  1. She spent the weekend panning for gold with her family.
  2. The miners were panning for diamonds in the river.
  3. He found a small nugget while panning for gold.
  4. The prospectors spent months panning for silver in the mountains.
  5. The students learned about panning for gold during their history lesson.

Quotes

  • "Panning for gold is a lot like life. You're going to get a lot of dirt and rocks, but if you're patient, you might find something valuable."
  • "It's not just about finding gold while panning, it's about the adventure and excitement of the search."
  • "Panning for gold is a reminder that sometimes the greatest treasures are found in the most unexpected places."

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