quakewatcher
nounUK /ˈkweɪkˌwɒtʃə/
US /ˈkweɪkˌwɑːtʃər/
A person who watches the ground shake and keeps track of earthquakes.
The quakewatcher wrote down the time of every tremor she felt.
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2. A device or app that alerts people when an earthquake happens.
Her phone's quakewatcher buzzed a few seconds before the shaking started.
3. A scientist who studies earthquakes and the movement of the earth.
The quakewatcher studied years of data to find patterns in the region.
4. Someone who stays calm and keeps watch during a crisis.
During the drill, the quakewatcher guided everyone to the safe spot.