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router

rou·ter

UK/ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ US/ˈɹaʊtɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery

2.

(computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks

3.

a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves

Origin

From route + -er.

Phrases

  • one-armed router
  • onion router
  • plunge router
  • router on a stick

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