searcher
- noun
- /ˈsɜːrʧər/
- UK
:
inspector de aduanas
- The searcher carefully examined each bag at the airport for illegal items.
Examples
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When the thief-searcher was consulted, the boy grabbed Emperor Sahale-Sellasie by his head, thus proving that the gold was hidden in his mouth.
Academic text (1994) -
Even if we lose goods, we will not send for the thief searcher, nor, if the goods of Abyssinians are lost, shall the boy enter our houses.
Academic text (1994) -
A thief-searcher was consulted, who pointed exactly to the place where the ring was hidden.
Academic text (1994) -
A group of officials and searchers went out looking for Gerken, but quickly were able to pinpoint his cell phone.
Blog text (16) -
Most of the elders interviewed in different Aari regions reported that at least one member of their family had been taken away as a slave by the thief-searcher.
Academic text (1994) -
After Gultu's death, his two sons served as thief-searchers during the reign of Haile-Melekot, Emperor Menelik's father.
Academic text (1994) -
And especially intelligent and attentive working dogs: bloodhounds, rescue dogs, sheep-herding dogs, explosive searchers, and suchlike.
Blog text (5) -
Customs searchers are responsible for inspecting vehicles at the border to prevent smuggling.
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Every searcher in the team was trained to identify contraband during their inspections.
Synonyms
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3.7
A person who checks passengers and bags for items that are not allowed
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word searcher was used for customs officers and comes from search + -er. Search meant 'to go around' or look through things, which is why a customs searcher is 'one who inspects' bags and goods for hidden items.