 repeater |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (arms) a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading | |
| Synonyms: | repeating_firearm | |
| Related terms: | firearm mauser | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (law,criminal law) someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) | |
| Synonyms: | habitual_criminal recidivist | |
| Related terms: | criminal duplicate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a person who repeats | |
| Examples: | "the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times" |
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| Related terms: | person repeat | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (electrical engineering) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again | |
| Examples: | "repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances" |
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| Related terms: | electronic_device electrical_engineering | |
| Similar spelling: |
refuter rebutter repatriate |
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