DCHP-2
tracker Esp. North DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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1 n.
a person who tracks (def. 1).
See also: track (def. 1)
- 1908 The non-arrival of our trackers was serious, as we had two scows and a York boat, with a party all told of fifty souls, and only thirteen available trackers to start with.
- 1954 A lone tracker must attach his line with great care as to the angle of tension when pulling, for that is his method of steering.
2 n.
a man on snowshoes who runs ahead of a dog team making a passable track in new or deep snow.
See also: forerunner
- 1921 Two trackers on large snowshoes had already gone ahead to break the trail.
- 1908 The non-arrival of our trackers was serious, as we had two scows and a York boat, with a party all told of fifty souls, and only thirteen available trackers to start with.