Definition

A person who tracks animals by following their footprints or scent.

Example

The spoorer carefully followed the animal's tracks through the forest.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new guy who claims to be a real spoorer?

Yeah, I heard he can track animals like no one else.

I wonder if he can teach us some of his skills.

That would be awesome! I’d love to learn how to follow tracks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'spoorer' comes from the Dutch word 'spoor', meaning track or trace, combined with the English suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. A 'spoorer' is therefore a person who follows tracks or traces, typically in the context of tracking animals or people.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who follows 'tracks' ('spoor') — the '-er' indicates that this person is actively doing the tracking.

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