Associations to the word «Searcher»

Wiktionary

SEARCHER, noun. One who searches.
SEARCHER, noun. (UK) (obsolete) An officer in London appointed to examine the bodies of the dead, and report the cause of death.
SEARCHER, noun. A customs officer responsible for searching ships, merchandise, luggage, etc.
SEARCHER, noun. An inspector of leather.
SEARCHER, noun. An instrument for examining the bore of a cannon, to detect cavities.
SEARCHER, noun. An implement for sampling butter.
SEARCHER, noun. An instrument for feeling after calculi in the bladder, etc.

Dictionary definition

SEARCHER, noun. Someone making a search or inquiry; "they are seekers after truth".
SEARCHER, noun. A customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items.
SEARCHER, noun. Large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; found in North America.

Wise words

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