PINGER
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Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition
noun
- A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.“We couldn't take the boat into the shallows near the reef because our sonar pinger was broken.”
- A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.“The scientist attached a pinger to the carapace of the sea turtle to track its migration.”
- A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.“Some people like fancy pingers with extra features, but I always use the default ping application.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: PINGER-S
