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traveller

/ˈtɹævlə/ /ˈtɹævl̩ɚ/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The child identified as a Traveller and spoke proudly of their family's history of craftsmanship. "

culture group race person society

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noun

One who travels, especially to distant lands.

Examples :

"The experienced traveller always packs light, knowing they will acquire souvenirs on their journey. "

person world human place

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

Examples :

"The shoe company hired a traveller to visit shoe stores across the state and promote their new line of sneakers. "

person job business 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 school offered extra support to the traveller children who moved from place to place with their families. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The worker consulted the traveller to ensure he correctly drilled the holes on the metal plate. "

technical process list industry

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

Examples :

"The sail's position was adjusted by sliding the traveller along the metal track on the deck. "

nautical sailing

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A rail or track for a sliding curtain.

Examples :

"The heavy stage curtain moved smoothly along the traveller, revealing the actors behind it. "

architecture item building

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

Examples :

""After each round of bridge, the players passed around the traveller to carefully mark their scores." "

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 :

"Since it was Sunday and the bar was closing, the bartender handed him a traveller so he could finish his drink on the way home. "

drink culture place