retriever
nounUK /rɪˈtriːvə/
US /rɪˈtriːvər/
A retriever is a big friendly dog that likes to fetch things.
Our golden retriever loves to swim in the lake and bring back sticks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or thing that retrieves something.
The data retriever pulled the old files from the archive.
3. A type of computer program that finds and brings back information.
The search retriever found the right page in seconds.
4. A dog trained to find and bring back shot game.
The hunter sent his retriever into the tall grass to find the duck.