spot·ter

spot·ter
/ˈspɑːtɚ/ noun, pl -ters [count]
1 : someone who looks for a particular type of person or thing

a trend spotter

plane spotters

— see also trainspotter
2 : a person who watches and helps someone who is exercising in order to help prevent injuries

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


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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