plotter

American  

[plot-er] / ˈplɒt ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that plots.

2. an instrument, as a protractor, for plotting lines and measuring angles on a chart.

3. Computers. an output device that produces a graphical representation by drawing on paper, as with one or more attached pens.

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plotter British  

/ ˈplɒtə /

noun

1. an instrument for plotting lines or angles on a chart

2. a person who plots; conspirator

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Etymology

Origin of plotter

First recorded in 1580–90; plot + -er ¹

Example Sentences

According to the security minister, the authorities uncovered a leaked video showing the plotters discussing their plans.

From BBC

Regional power Nigeria assisted in thwarting the mutiny, saying its fighter jets had helped "dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp" following a request from Benin's government.

From BBC

Nor did I foresee its methods being reverse-engineered to protect regimes from coup plotters.

From The Wall Street Journal

The detective and his team deduce that the plotters likely include government and industry officials in Canada and the U.S., as well as organized-crime figures and even members of the Quebec police force.

From The Wall Street Journal

Success after success followed - and cells of plotters were also increasingly infiltrated by spooks finding secret ways to capture chats about plans.

From BBC

Related Words

• accomplice
• collaborator
• traitor