spotter

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

spot·ter

noun \ˈspä-tər\

Definition of SPOTTER

1
: one that makes or applies a spot (as for identification)
2
: one that looks or keeps watch: as a : one that locates enemy targets b : a civilian who watches for approaching airplanes c : a person who assists another during exercise (as to prevent injury)
3
: one that removes spots
4
: one that places something on or in a desired spot

Examples of SPOTTER

  1. When you lift weights, you should always have a spotter.

First Known Use of SPOTTER

1611

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