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reacher


Meanings
  • Noun

    A tool or device used to reach or grab objects that are out of reach.

    - "He used a long reacher to pick up the ball from the top shelf."
    - "The gardener used a reacher to prune the tall trees."

Variants
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reach , reachable , reached , reacher , reachers , reaches , reaching
Etymology
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From Old English 'reccan' meaning 'to draw back' or 'to draw toward oneself'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest reaching tool in the world is the Space Arm, which can reach up to 110 feet (33.5 meters).

  2. The first reacher was invented in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC and was made of wood and a long hook.


Related Concepts
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  1. Extender: A type of reacher with an adjustable length used in various applications such as plumbing and electrical work.

  2. Grabber: A type of reacher with a claw or gripper attachment used to pick up small objects.


Culture
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The reacher has been used extensively in various fields such as gardening, construction, and industrial work to access hard-to-reach areas. In literature, the reacher is often used as a metaphor for ambition or desire.

How to Memorize "reacher"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long stick with a claw or hook attached to one end.
    - Visualize using a reacher to pick up an object from a high shelf.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reacher' with the idea of reaching or grabbing.
    - Think of a tool used to access hard-to-reach areas.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Reacher' as a tool 'Reaches' objects that are 'Out of Reach'.


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