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Definition of fetcher

fetcher

/ˈfɛtʃ.ɚ/
fetch · er
Plural:fetchers
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• noun

1

A person, animal, or device that goes to get something and brings it back.

Example

"The golden retriever was an enthusiastic fetcher during afternoon trips to the park."

2

In computing, a software component or script that retrieves data, instructions, or resources from a server, database, or memory location.

Example

"The developer configured the data fetcher to cache responses and reduce network latency."

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• Rhymes for fetcher

• Nearby Words

feta
fetal
fetch
fetcher
fetching
fetchingly
fete

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fetcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fetcher
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