scanner — At Border Control scanner /ˈskænə/ noun CEFR A2 A machine that checks bags or documents electronically. “Put your passport under the scanner.” Related words in this scene passportdeparturearrivalgateluggagebagsecurityflightcustomsqueuewaitsigntravellervisaimmigrationborderofficerstampdocumentformcheckdeclareidentitynationalitylineinspectallowfingerprintpermitcheckpoint Practice this word Create worksheet