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repeater

re·pea·ter

UK/ɹɪˈpiːtə(ɹ)/ US/rɪˈpitɜr/ uncommon dated us

noun

1.

a person who repeats

  • “the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times”
2.

someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)

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3.

a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading

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4.

(electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again

  • “repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances”

Origin

From repeat + -er.

Phrases

  • banner repeater
  • minute repeater
  • repeat offender
  • repeaterlessbanner repeater
  • soft-gamma repeater

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