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rover

/ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

  1. (usually in the plural) A randomly selected target.
  2. One who roves, a wanderer, a nomad.
  3. A vagabond, a tramp, an unsteady, restless person, one who by habit doesn't settle down or marry.
  4. A vehicle for exploring extraterrestrial bodies.
  5. (Australian Rules football) A position that is one of three of a team's followers, who follow the ball around the ground. Formerly a position for short players, rovers in professional leagues are frequently over 183 cm (6').
  6. A defensive back position whose coverage responsibilities are a hybrid of those of a cornerback, safety and linebacker.
  7. A pirate.
  8. A pirate ship.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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