spotter

/ˈspɑtər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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