sniffer
noun/ˈsnɪfər/
Frequency rank: #18,739 most common English word
Meaning
a person or animal (or device) that sniffs, often used to detect hidden substances or data.
Example sentence
The customs officer used trained sniffer dogs to detect illegal substances at the airport.
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