sniffer
Americannoun
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a device for detecting hidden substances such as drugs or explosives, esp by their odour
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a computer program or device used to monitor, detect, and capture data on a network
Etymology
Origin of sniffer
Example Sentences
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Sniffer dogs, soldiers, police and firefighters scoured the area for more evidence.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2024
Sniffer dogs combed the debris, and a mechanical digger lifted piles of rubble from the site.
From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2022
The actual number is closer to 70,000, according to a site called Token Sniffer.
From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2021
One was a pull-along toy dog called Snoopy Sniffer; others included a range of 16 toys called the Hopefuls, which included Dr Doodle and Granny Doodle.
From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2020
I think we are about to get stuck in the middle of another time-consuming battle like the Stinkfoot and Sniffer war!
From The Forest Monster of Oz by Evans, Bob
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