noun

reacher

Reacher (noun) means a tool with a long handle and gripping end used to grab objects that are otherwise out of reach. Example: “She used a reacher to pull the box down from the top shelf.”

noun

A tool with a long handle and gripping end used to grab objects that are otherwise out of reach.

"She used a reacher to pull the box down from the top shelf."

A person who reaches for or stretches toward something.

"As the tallest player, he was the natural reacher for high passes."

How to use reacher

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething (often a grabbing tool) or someone that reaches.

Word forms

reachers plural

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Etymology

From "reach" plus the agent suffix "-er."

Rhymes for reacher

teacher poacher preacher Schumacher schoolteacher

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reacher” mean?

The word “reacher” means a tool with a long handle and gripping end used to grab objects that are otherwise out of reach. In plain terms, something (often a grabbing tool) or someone that reaches.

How do you use “reacher” in a sentence?

Here is “reacher” used in a sentence: “She used a reacher to pull the box down from the top shelf.”

What part of speech is “reacher”?

“Reacher” is a noun.

How many meanings does “reacher” have?

“Reacher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tool with a long handle and gripping end used to grab objects that are otherwise out of reach.