| searcher 
 
 1. large metallic blue-green beetle that preys on caterpillars;
 found in North America
 • Syn:
 searcher beetle, Calosoma scrutator
 • Hypernyms:
 calosoma
 2. someone making a search or inquiry
 - they are seekers after truth
 • Syn:
 seeker, quester
 • Derivationally related forms:
 quest (for: quester), search
 • Hypernyms:
 person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
 • Hyponyms:
 finder, gadabout, hunter
 3. a customs official whose job is to search baggage or goods or vehicles for contraband or dutiable items
 • Derivationally related forms:
 search
 • Hypernyms:
 official, functionary
 
 
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