Spotting
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The term spotting has many uses.
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Spotting (aviation)
See main article: Aviation spotting
Spotting (weightlifting)
Spotting in weightlifting is done by a partner of the person lifting the weights to ensure safety. The spotter checks to make sure the weightlifter is not in any physical danger and usually plays a supporting role in terms of encouragement. Template:Sport-stub
Spotting (climbing)
Spotting is a practice used in climbing, especially in bouldering, where the climbers are close to the ground and ropes are not typically used. The spotter stands below the climber, with arms raised or at the ready. If the climber falls, the spotter does not literally catch the climber, but can break the fall, and at the very least ensure that the climber's head and back do not strike the ground directly. If the climber jumps down, the spotter can also catch the climber's upper body and steady it, which helps prevent stumbles and injuries on uneven ground.
Spotting (photography)
In the production of photographic prints, the term spotting applies to correcting minor flaws in the finished print with specially made paints.
Spotting (marijuana-related)
The term spotting is sometimes given to the practice of burning rolled balls of marijuana between heated metal knives and inhaling the smoke through a spottle. The term (and practice) are particulary common in New Zealand.