Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pooter
noun
ˈpuːtə
Definition
A pooter is a simple suction device used by entomologists to collect small insects and other tiny creatures without harming them.
Examples
- The entomologist used a pooter to collect samples from the garden.
- Children learned how to observe insects without harming them by using a pooter during their field trip.
- With a pooter in hand, they explored the forest, eager to discover tiny creatures.
Meaning
The term ‘pooter’ often refers to a tool that allows a person to suck small insects into a container for studying or observing them.
Synonyms
- insect collector
- vacuum trap
- field collector
