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rovers

The correct spelling is rovers.

How to pronounce rovers

noun

Say it like: Rov-ers

The correct spelling is rovers. (usually in the plural) A randomly selected target. For example: "She is a rover and dislikes any sort of ties, physical or emotional."

Usage Examples

She is a rover and dislikes any sort of ties, physical or emotional.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(usually in the plural) A randomly selected target.
  2. 2.One who roves, a wanderer, a nomad.
  3. 3.A vagabond, a tramp, an unsteady, restless person, one who by habit doesn't settle down or marry.
  4. 4.A vehicle for exploring extraterrestrial bodies.
  5. 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').

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