Tracker

usgb/ˈtrækər/
noun

A person who follows or tracks someone or something, typically to find them or observe their course.

The police hired a tracker to find the missing child.
Visual representation of "tracker" - A person who follows or tracks someone or something, typically to find them or observe their course.

Often appears as...

  • animal tracker
  • police tracker
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Tracking Skill

Refers to a person's ability to search for someone or something by looking for evidence of their presence.

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Native tribes have expert trackers adept at reading signs of wildlife.
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Historical Context

The term often relates to hunting or survival skills used before modern technology.

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Trackers relied on subtle clues to hunt game in the wilderness.
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Professional Use

Can refer to someone hired for their expertise in following trails, like in law enforcement.

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A skilled tracker was brought in to help locate the fugitives.
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