plotter
ˈplɒtə
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Definition of plotter - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
conspiracyperson who secretly plans illegal activities
  • The plotter was arrested for planning the heist.
conspirator schemer
2.
drawing deviceTECH.device that draws graphs and diagramsTECH.
  • The engineer used a plotter to create the building's blueprints..
3.
writingRareauthor using a structured story planRare
  • The plotter outlined the novel before writing.
narrator storyteller
4.
navigationTECH.instrument marking positions on a chartTECH.
  • The navigator used a plotter to track the ship's course.
navigator
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Images of plotter

  • plotter: device that draws graphs and diagrams
    device that draws graphs and diagrams
  • plotter: instrument marking positions on a chart
    instrument marking positions on a chart

Expressions with plotter

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device that combines GPS and electronic navigational charts
The captain adjusted the chart plotter to avoid the stormy region..
device that plots graphs from computer instructions
The engineer used an incremental plotter for the blueprint.
machine that prints images from microfilm
The library uses a microfilm plotter to print old newspapers.

Origin of plotter

Middle English, plot (a plan)

Terms with plotter included in their meaning

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plotter
person who secretly plans with others

Examples of plotter in a sentence

  • Authorities uncovered a network of plotters behind the attack.
  • The plotter malfunctioned during the presentation.
  • She bought a new plotter for her design projects.
  • As a plotter, she meticulously planned each chapter.
  • The plotter's approach ensured a coherent storyline.
  • He checked the map with a plotter.

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  1. French:comploteur, traceur, ...
  2. German:Verschwörer, Plotter, ...
  3. Italian:cospiratore, plotter, ...
  4. Spanish:conspirador, trazador, ...
  5. Portuguese:conspirador, plotter, ...
  6. Chinese:策划者, 绘图仪, ...
  7. Japanese:陰謀者, プロッター, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتآمِر, مِرْسَم, ...
  9. Hebrew:זוֹמֵם, פְּלוֹטֶר, ...
  10. Russian:заговорщик, плоттер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:змовник, плотер, ...
  12. Hindi:षड्यंत्रकारी, प्लॉटर, ...

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