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English noun: repeater

1. repeater (person) a person who repeats


SamplesThe audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times.


Broader (hypernym)individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

2. repeater (person) someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)


Synonymshabitual criminal, recidivist


Broader (hypernym)criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw

3. repeater (artifact) a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading


Synonymsrepeating firearm


Broader (hypernym)firearm, piece, small-arm


Narrower (hyponym)Mauser

4. repeater (artifact) (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again


SamplesRepeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances.


Broader (hypernym)electronic device


Domain categoryEE, electrical engineering









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