searcher

• Nom désignant une personne qui effectue une recherche ou une enquête, ou un douanier qui inspecte les bagages ou marchandises à la recherche de contrebande, ou un grand coléoptère bleu-vert métallique, chasseur de chenilles, vivant en Amérique du Nord.

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.

   chercheur

   • The searcher combed through the archives for historical documents.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.

   Synonymesexplorerhunterinquirerinvestigatorprospectorscoutseeker

2. Customs officialB2formallegal

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

   fouilleur des douanes

   • 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.

   Chercheur (coléoptère)

   • 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.