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Definitions for: Repeater [n] (electrical engineering) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again; "repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances"
[n] a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading
[n] someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)
[n] a person who repeats; "the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times"
Webster (1913) Definition: Re*peat"er (-?r), n.
One who, or that which, repeats. Specifically:
(a) A watch with a striking apparatus which, upon pressure of
a spring, will indicate the time, usually in hours and
quarters.
(b) A repeating firearm.
(c) (Teleg.) An instrument for resending a telegraphic
message automatically at an intermediate point.
(d) A person who votes more than once at an election. [U.S.]
(e) See Circulating decimal, under Decimal.
(f) (Naut.) A pennant used to indicate that a certain flag in
a hoist of signal is duplicated. --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Synonyms: habitual criminal, recidivist, repeating firearm
See Also: criminal, crook, electronic device, felon, firearm, human, individual, malefactor, Mauser, mortal, outlaw, person, piece, small-arm, somebody, someone, soul
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