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单词 spotsman
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Definition of spotsman in English:

spotsman

noun ˈspɒtsmən
British historical
  • A person hired by smugglers to fill any of various roles in a smuggling operation; specifically (a) a person who selects a good landing point for an incoming smuggling vessel; (b) a person who acts as a lookout, especially one who signals whether it is safe for incoming boats to land.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From the genitive of spot + man, after marksman.

Definition of spotsman in US English:

spotsman

nounˈspɒtsmən
British historical
  • A person hired by smugglers to fill any of various roles in a smuggling operation; specifically (a) a person who selects a good landing point for an incoming smuggling vessel; (b) a person who acts as a lookout, especially one who signals whether it is safe for incoming boats to land.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Times. From the genitive of spot + man, after marksman.

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