Definitions for finder

finder find·er

Spelling: [fahyn-der]
IPA: /ˈfaɪn dər/

Finder is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 120 anagrams from letters in finder (definr).

Definitions for finder

noun

  1. a person or thing that finds.
  2. Photography. a range finder. Also called viewfinder. a camera part or attachment enabling a photographer to determine what will be included in the picture.
  3. Astronomy. a small, wide-angled telescope attached to a larger one for locating objects to be studied.
  4. a person or firm that acts as agent in initiating a business transaction.

Origin of finder

First recorded in 1250-1300, finder is from the Middle English word findere. See find, -er1

Examples for finder

All dogs but the “finder” should stand wholly by sight,—just the reverse of pointing.

I have on two occasions been the finder of the remains of men who have been lost.

The finder had to give them up to the Crown without any remuneration.

That is improbable, however, as they could hardly interest the finder.

The argument of the court goes on the plaintiff's not being a finder.

And I read the finder scales of the television instrument to him.

By all the rules of treasure-hunting, the finder keeps the treasure.

In case of success, a third of the treasure goes to the finder.

It remained to be seen who the finder was and what he would do.

"And they say nobody but the finder need apply," interrupted another.

Word Value for finder
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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