noun A horse, etc. that finishes in a particular place in a race.
a third-placer
noun A lamb whose mother has died and which has transferred its attachment to an object, such as a bush or rock, in the locality.
adjective 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
noun A place where the superficial detritus is washed for gold, etc.