searcher

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que busca o investiga algo, a un oficial de aduanas que revisa equipajes o mercancías en busca de contrabando, o a un escarabajo grande de color azul verdoso metálico que caza orugas y es originario de América del Norte.

A noun referring to a person who makes a search or inquiry, or a customs official who searches baggage or goods for contraband, or a large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars, found in North America.

1. Person who searchesB1formal

   An individual who conducts a search or inquiry for information, objects, or people.

   buscador (persona)

   • The searcher combed through the archives for historical documents.
   • Online searchers often use keywords to find relevant websites.
   • The rescue team included an experienced searcher.

   Sinónimosexplorerhunterinquirerinvestigatorprospectorscoutseeker

2. Customs officialB2formallegal

   A customs officer whose duty is to inspect baggage, goods, or vehicles for contraband or items subject to duty.

   registrador de aduanas

   • The searcher at the airport examined every suitcase carefully.
   • Customs searchers are trained to detect illegal goods.
   • A searcher flagged the vehicle for a more thorough inspection.

3. Large beetleC1formalamericanscientific

   A large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars, native to North America.

   Escarabajo buscador

   • The searcher beetle is known for its striking blue-green color.
   • Gardeners appreciate searchers because they control caterpillar populations.
   • I spotted a searcher crawling on a tree trunk in the forest.