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passer

 

[ ˈpæsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A simple lateral pass in football, especially in soccer.

Synonyms

assist, lateral pass

Examples of usage

  • He made a quick passer to his teammate.
  • The passer was intercepted by the opponent.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

A device for scanning or reading data, such as a barcode scanner.

Synonyms

reader, scanner

Examples of usage

  • The cashier used the passer to scan the products.
  • The library implemented a new book passer for quicker checkouts.
Context #3 | Noun

in gardening

A plant that grows quickly and spreads rapidly, often used as ground cover.

Synonyms

ground cover, spreader

Examples of usage

  • The ivy is a popular passer in landscaping.
  • This type of passer is known for its resilience and low maintenance.

Translations

Translations of the word "passer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passar

🇮🇳 गुज़रना

🇩🇪 vorbeigehen

🇮🇩 melewati

🇺🇦 проходити

🇵🇱 przechodzić

🇯🇵 通る (とおる)

🇫🇷 passer

🇪🇸 pasar

🇹🇷 geçmek

🇰🇷 지나가다

🇸🇦 يمر (yamur)

🇨🇿 projít

🇸🇰 prejsť

🇨🇳 通过 (tōngguò)

🇸🇮 iti mimo

🇮🇸 fara framhjá

🇰🇿 өту

🇬🇪 გავლა (gavla)

🇦🇿 keçmək

🇲🇽 pasar

Etymology

The word 'passer' originated from the Old French word 'passer' which means 'to go by, pass'. Over time, it evolved to refer to various meanings such as passing a ball in sports, scanning data in technology, and rapid growth in plants. The versatility of the word reflects its adaptability and usefulness in different contexts.

See also: bypass, impassable, impasse, overpass, passable, passably, passage, passcode, passé, passenger, passing, passingly, passion, passionately, passive, passkey, underpass, unpassability, unpassable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,391, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.