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A spotter is someone trained to look for or "spot" something. The term has the following special meanings.
- Weather spotter
- Spotter (sniping), a member of a sniper team
- Spotter, an exercise partner who helps to ensure safety (see spotting)
- Spotters are transportation enthusiasts who enjoy watching various transport-related activities:
Trainspotting :: T
DJs :: Music
Enthusiasts :: Autos
Storm Chasing :: Meteorology
Geeks and Nerds :: Subcultures
Fans :: People
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Meta Description: [ The British plane-spotters arrested in Greece may be innocent, but the courts should be left to decide, says Greek journalist Angelos Stangos. ]
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