ROVER


Meaning of ROVER in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a person who spends their time wandering.

2》 (in various sports) a player not restricted to a particular position on the field.

↘ Australian Rules one of the three players making up a ruck.

3》 a vehicle for driving over rough terrain.

4》 Archery a mark for long-distance shooting.

↘a mark chosen at random and not at a determined range.

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■ noun archaic a pirate.

Origin

ME: from Mid. Low Ger., MDu. rōver , from rōven 'rob'; related to reave .

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