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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSniffer
/ˈsnɪf.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or tool used to detect or analyze substances, often by sensing odors or chemical compositions.
"The sniffer was able to detect the presence of explosives in the luggage." - 2
An animal, especially a dog, trained to detect scents for purposes such as search and rescue or law enforcement.
"The sniffer dog quickly located the missing person in the dense forest."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sniffer' originates from the verb 'to sniff', which comes from Middle English 'sniffen', meaning to inhale through the nose. The word has evolved to describe devices or individuals that detect or sense something, particularly in the context of technology and animals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sniffer" is said worldwide
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Renifleur
Transliteration: rənifləʁ
"Le renifleur a détecté des substances illicites dans le bagage."
Schnüffler
Transliteration: ʃnʏflɐ
"Der Schnüffler fand die versteckten Drogen im Auto."
Annusatore
Transliteration: an.nu.za.tore
"L'annusatore ha trovato il profumo nascosto."
Perceptor
Transliteration: peɾ.sep.toɾ
"El perceptor detectó la presencia de sustancias peligrosas."
Farejador
Transliteration: fa.ɾe.ʒa.ˈdoɾ
"O farejador encontrou a droga escondida."
सूंघने वाला
Transliteration: sooṅghane vāla
"सूंघने वाले कुत्ते ने खोए हुए व्यक्ति को ढूंढ निकाला।"
嗅探器
Transliteration: xiùtànqì
"嗅探器能够检测到行李中的爆炸物。"
냄새 탐지기
Transliteration: naemsae tamjigi
"냄새 탐지기가 짐 속의 폭발물을 발견했습니다."
嗅覚センサー
Transliteration: kyūkaku sensā
"嗅覚センサーは荷物の中の爆発物を検出しました。"
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