repeater

English

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Etymology

to repeat + -er

Noun

Wikipedia repeater (plural repeaters)

1. (electronics) An electronic device that receives a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power.
2. (firearms) A gun that has a store of cartridges and does not need reloading after each shot.
3. In ufology and similar studies, a person who regularly sees unexplained sightings of paranormal phenomenon.

   Note – this term is more commonly used by skeptics of the paranormal, and implies that the witness lacks credibility.

Anagrams

• pear tree
• repartee