spotter
/ˈspɑtər/
noun
- A person who watches or observes something carefully, especially to detect or identify specific things.
- A storm spotter reported a funnel cloud near the highway.
- The bird spotter recorded over fifty species in one morning.
- The train spotter spent hours at the station noting engine numbers.
- A person who assists someone doing weightlifting by watching and being ready to help if needed.
- My spotter helped me complete my last rep safely.
- Always use a spotter when lifting heavy weights at the gym.
- The coach acted as a spotter for the young gymnast on the balance beam.
- A person who looks for talent, such as in sports or entertainment.
- A college football spotter travels to high school games to find recruits.
- The agency's spotter recommended the actor for the lead role.
- The talent spotter discovered the singer at a local coffee shop.