n.
Pronunciation: ' spä-t ə r
Function: noun
Date: 1611
1 : one that makes or applies a spot (as for identification)
2 : one that looks or keeps watch: as a : one that locates enemy targets b : a civilian who watches for approaching airplanes c : a person who assists another during exercise (as to prevent injury)
3 : one that removes spots
4 : one that places something on or in a desired spot