1. An instrument (usually driven by a computer) for drawing graphs or pictures
   "The architect used a plotter to print large-scale blueprints"
    
2. A planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
   "a double-faced infernal traitor and plotter";
   - schemer
    
3. A person who creates maps, charts, or technical drawings
   "The plotter carefully plotted the survey results on the geographic map";
   - mapper
    
4. A member of a conspiracy
   "The plotter was arrested for his role in the plot to overthrow the government";
   - conspirator, coconspirator, machinator

Derived forms: plotters

Type of: clerk, contriver, crim [Brit, informal], criminal, crook [informal], deviser, felon, instrument, malefactor [formal], outlaw, planner

Part of: confederacy, conspiracy

Encyclopedia: Plotter