Synonyms for

Tracer

Verb / ˈtreɪsɜ: / Another word for tracer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device that detects or records the presence or movement of something.

Synonyms & similar words

tracerbullet detector sensor indicator monitor scanner tracker finder locater seeker spotter pointer notifier annunciator beacon signal guide pathfinder navigator surveyor explorer

Example sentences

  1. The tracer helped the scientist track the movement of the particle.
  2. The tracer showed the path of the bullet.
  3. The athlete used a tracer to measure his running speed.
  4. The spy attached a tracer to the package to track its destination.
  5. The doctor used a tracer to diagnose the problem in the patient's brain.

Quotes

  • "It's like being a tracer bullet."
  • "I'm a little bit of a tracer."
  • "We were tracer bullets in the shooting war."

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