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Term: Spitzer

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. *Proper Noun - Person*:

Description

: Spitzer refers to Eliot Spitzer, an American politician and former Governor of New York.

Sample Sentence

: Eliot Spitzer made headlines for his tough stance on corporate crime.

2. *Proper Noun - Telescope*:

Description

: Spitzer also refers to the Spitzer Space Telescope, a NASA mission that observed the universe in infrared light.

Sample Sentence

: The Spitzer Space Telescope provided remarkable insights into distant galaxies.

3. *Noun - Local Reference*:

Description

: In some local dialects, spitzer can refer to a drinking glass or small bottle used to serve spirits, especially in German-speaking regions.

Sample Sentence

: The bartender poured the schnapps into a spitzer before serving it to the customer.

4. *Noun - Popular Reference*:

Description

: In popular culture, spitzer can refer to an item or gadget that enhances precision or accuracy, often used humorously.

Sample Sentence

: The new laser-guided level is the ultimate spitzer for carpenters.

5. *Verb*:

Description

: To spitzer means to identify or expose someone's scandalous or illicit activities, usually in a public manner.

Sample Sentence

: The journalist was determined to spitzer the corrupt politician before the election.

6. *Adjective*:

Description

: When used as an adjective, spitzer means having a point or tapered end, typically used to describe a type of bullet.

Sample Sentence

: The spitzer bullet is known for its high velocity and accuracy.

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