people sniffer

noun

Any of a series of devices used to detect concealed enemy soldiers by traces of effluents such as sweat and urine.

Meanings

nounpeople sniffer (plural people sniffers)

plural people sniffers

  1. UShistoricalgovernmentAny of a series of devices used to detect concealed enemy soldiers by traces of effluents such as sweat and urine.
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