pinger

/ˈpɪŋ(g)ər/
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Definitions of pinger
  1. noun
    a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar
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    type of:
    pulse generator
    a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate
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