The body scanner
Example: Body scanner detects hidden objects on person
Definition
"The body scanner" is a security device used to detect hidden objects on a person by scanning their entire body, often employed in airports and secure facilities to enhance safety and prevent the passage of prohibited items.
Etymology
The term "the body scanner" combines "body," from Old English 'bodig,' meaning the physical structure of a person, and "scanner," derived from the Latin 'scandere,' meaning to climb or scan. The phrase emerged with the development of advanced security technology to describe devices that scan a person's body for concealed items.
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"The body scanner" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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