repeater

Other forms: repeaters

Definitions of repeater

1. noun

   a person who repeats
   “the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times”

   type of:

   individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

   a human being
2. noun

   someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)
   synonyms: habitual criminal, recidivist

   type of:

   criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw

   someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
3. noun

   a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading
   synonyms: repeating firearm

   types:

   Mauser

   trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol

   type of:

   firearm, piece, small-arm

   a portable gun
4. noun

   (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again
   “repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances”

   type of:

   electronic device

   a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically