spotter
IPA: spˈɑtɝ
noun
- A person who observes something.
- A member of a sniper team who in addition to this function is responsible for providing additional information about targets from a different point of view.
- (weightlifting, gymnastics, climbing) One who supervises a person performing an activity, in order to help them should they be unable to complete it.
- (US) A person who gives directions for a crane or vehicle (that is challenging to navigate) from a different point of view to the moved load.
- Dolphins of the genus Stenella, and specifically Stenella attenuata distinguished from the streaker (Stenella coeruleoalba) and the spinner (Stenella longirostris).
- (motor racing) A team member responsible for communication with the driver to keep them up-to-date about on-track events, such as other nearby cars.
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Examples of "spotter" in Sentences
- Bennett was also a noted talent spotter.
- Flash flood, reported by trained spotter.
- The spotter represents safety and guidance.
- SPLASH DIAGRAMS are used to assist the spotter.
- A spotter is someone trained to look for something.
- The type was used operationally as a fleet spotter.
- The spotter recognizes the player who buzzes into the game.
- A storm spotter is a specific type of type of weather spotter.
- Bus spotters usually like to keep abreast of the news about buses.
- This is done by being towed by a towboat with a driver and spotter.
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