spotter

/ˈspɒt.ə/

IPA: /S P AA1 T ER0/

noun

1
A person who observes something.
2
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.
3
One who supervises a person performing an activity, in order to help them should they be unable to complete it.
4
A person who gives directions of a crane or vehicle challenging to navigate from a different point of view to the moved load.
syn:banksman dogman lookout observer signalman
5
Dolphins of the genus Stenella, and specifically Stenella attenuata distinguished from the streaker (Stenella coeruleoalba) and the spinner (Stenella longirostris).
syn:spotted dolphin
6
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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