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traveler

/ˈtɹæv.l̩.ɚ/

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A member of a particular nomadic ethnic minority in Ireland, the Pavee.

Examples :

"The traveler family has lived in Ireland for generations, following their nomadic tradition. "

culture group person race society

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noun

One who travels, especially to distant lands.

Examples :

"The traveler from Japan brought a unique souvenir for her family. "

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A salesman who travels from place to place on behalf of a company.

Examples :

"The company's traveling representative, a skilled traveler, visited several stores in the city to promote the new product line. "

business job person commerce

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Someone who lives (particularly in the UK) in a caravan, bus or other vehicle rather than a fixed abode.

Examples :

"The traveler family enjoyed their summer holidays, living in their converted van. "

culture person society vehicle tradition place

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A list and record of instructions that follows a part in a manufacturing process.

Examples :

"The assembly instructions for the toy included a detailed traveler. "

process list item business work technical industry

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A metal ring that moves freely on part of a ship’s rigging.

Examples :

"The sailor carefully adjusted the traveler on the ship's main mast. "

nautical sailing technical

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A rail or track for a sliding curtain.

Examples :

"The sliding classroom door had a metal traveler, allowing it to glide smoothly along the track. "

architecture building

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A sheet of paper that is circulated with the board of cards, on which players record their scores.

Examples :

"During the game, each player used the traveler to keep track of their points. "

game writing entertainment

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(Mississippi Delta) A styrofoam cup filled with liquor and usually ice, to be taken away from a place.

Examples :

"My friend brought a traveler to the picnic, filled with iced lemonade. "

drink culture food