sparker

¹ American  

[spahr-ker] / ˈspɑr kər /

noun

1. something that produces sparks. spark.

2. an apparatus used to test insulation on wires.

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sparker ² American  

[spahr-ker] / ˈspɑr kər /

noun

1. a lover, swain, or beau.

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Etymology

Origin of sparker¹

First recorded in 1860–65; spark ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of sparker²

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; spark ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

She had also found a store of kerosene and a sparker in the mix of trash in the galley.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi

He took out his knife and struck the sparker again and again on the rasp, producing a shower of sparks each time, which each time failed to light the paper in the fireplace.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

Shann readied the first sopping mess in his sling, snapped his fire sparker at it, and had the ball awhirl for a toss almost in one continuous movement.

From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre

The young millionaire pulled open the gasolene throttle to the full limit and set the sparker to contact at the best advantage.

From Dick Hamilton's Airship, or, a Young Millionaire in the Clouds by Garis, Howard Roger

You can, in a day or so, but just now I need a certain part to attach to the sparker, and I had to send to town for it.

From Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle Sam by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]