Searcher (Noun)
Meaning 1
A customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Someone making a search or inquiry; "they are seekers after truth".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars; found in North America.
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Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The searcher beetle is a common sight in gardens and parks throughout North America, where it preys on caterpillars and other insects.
- As a gardener, I welcome the searcher beetle as a natural form of pest control, helping to keep my plants healthy and free of damage.
- The metallic blue-green color of the searcher beetle makes it a striking sight, and its large size makes it easy to spot in the garden.
- In its larval stage, the searcher beetle is a voracious predator, feeding on caterpillars and other insects that can harm crops.
- Entomologists often study the searcher beetle as an example of a beneficial insect that can be used to control pest populations naturally.