pathfinder

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Noun pathfinder has 1 sense

scout, pathfinder, guide - someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
--₁ is a kind of expert
--₁ has particulars: hunting guide; trailblazer

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Pathfinder

Noun

Sense 1: A person or thing that finds or shows a path, especially through unexplored or dangerous territory.

Example sentence: The pathfinder led the hiking group through the dense forest, guiding them safely to the summit.

Noun

Sense 2: A vehicle or person that helps define and explore a new path or direction for others to follow.

Example sentence: The company's innovative research and development team acted as a pathfinder, leading the industry towards groundbreaking technologies.

Noun

Sense 3: A member of the Pathfinders, a youth organization associated with scouting.

Example sentence: My younger brother became a Pathfinder this year and is enjoying the outdoor activities and leadership training.

Noun

Sense 4: A guided missile system used to locate and strike targets accurately.

Example sentence: The military deployed a squadron of pathfinders to neutralize enemy installations with precision strikes.

Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that leads or shows the way.

Example sentence: The pathfinder team identified the most efficient route for the expedition.