noun
Abbreviation of 金属探知機 (きんぞくたんちき). Used in casual conversation, especially among hobbyists or in treasure-hunting contexts.
See also: 金属探知機
週末は金探を持って海岸に行くんだ。
On weekends I take my metal detector and go to the beach.
金探で古銭を見つけたよ。
I found an old coin with my metal detector.