birddog

/ˈbɝrdˌdɔɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A military aircraft or drone used for surveillance or reconnaissance, often in a low-flying mode.

“The birddog helped the ground troops gather crucial information about the enemy’s position.”

2. noun

A person who trails or shadows another person, often for surveillance or harassment.

“The paparazzi acted as a birddog to get the celebrity’s private information.”

Synonyms

  • reconnaissance plane
  • shadow
  • surveillance drone

Antonyms

  • informer
  • spy