spotter
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/ˈspɑːtər/
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/ˈspɒtə(r)/
A person who searches for something or someone specific, either as a hobby or professionally.
A bird watcher is a type of spotter who enjoys observing and identifying different species.
A small airplane used for scouting and gathering information about enemy activities.
During the war, the spotter plane provided valuable intelligence to the troops on the ground.