In smokejumping, rappelling, and paracargo operations, the individual responsible for selecting drop target and supervising all aspects of dropping smokejumpers, rappellers, or cargo. 

1610s, "one who makes spots," agent noun from spot (v.). From 1893 in hunting; 1903 in sense "look-out."

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In smokejumping, the person responsible for selecting drop targets and supervising all aspects of dropping smokejumpers.

A person who looks for something, such as an assistant to an announcer, particularly a sports announcer, who helps to identify the participants in a game. spread:

(n) someone who is the first to observe something(n) a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots(n) a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers)(n) a person emplo [..]

Spotter is a term used in weight training. A spotter is someone who watches the person using the weights. If the weight lifter has difficulty or trouble with the weights, the spotter can provide help. [..]

A member of the fireworks display crew (either the operator or an assistant) who observes the firing and bursting of aerial shells and other display fireworks for the purpose of detecting proper morta [..]

A person who is responsible for assisting or catching the top person in a partner stunt or pyramid.

A person in direct, weight-bearing contact with the performing surface whose primary function is to protect the top person’s head, neck and shoulders.

A person responsible for protecting the safety of the top person during a stunt

A person that stays in contact with the performing surface and watches for any hazards in the stunt or mount. The spotter is responsible for watching the flyer and to be prepared to catch her if she falls. Squad: 

or Shopper: Current or former bartenders/waiters/managers who are hired to pose as fake customers and later provide a written evaluation to management.

A late 19th century and early 20th century railroad employed bull whose job it was to infiltrate railroad unionization efforts and identify the perpetrators for blackballing. Also see bull.

A person equipped with a wlakie-talkie, who directs the yarder operator on a grapple show.

Any tank that spots enemy vehicles for artillery, TDs, and/or snipers, allowing them to fire beyond their own visual range. This can be intentional (See Scout) or it can be coincidental. For example, an artillery player might say "No spotters" when a request for fire is made.

A brush with a fine pointed tip.

A companion to the shooter on the firing point, who undertakes recording the accuracy of shooting and can advise on wind conditions, especially for long range shooting.