plotter

/ˈplɑtər/
noun
  1. A person who secretly plans something, especially something harmful or illegal.
    • In the story, the main plotter was a trusted advisor who wanted to take the throne.
    • The police arrested the plotter of the bank robbery.
    • The plotter was caught before the plan could be carried out.
  2. A device that uses pens to draw graphs, diagrams, or designs on paper, often used in engineering and architecture.
    • The plotter slowly drew the circuit diagram with precise lines.
    • The architect used a plotter to print the blueprints for the new building.
    • Our old plotter can print large maps up to three feet wide.
  3. A person who creates the main story events for a book, movie, or play.
    • As a plotter, he focused on structure before writing any dialogue.
    • The screenwriter worked as a plotter for several popular TV series.
    • She is a skilled plotter who can weave multiple storylines together.
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