repeater (n.)

  1. a person who repeats; the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times'

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

    [ Syn: recidivist , habitual criminal ]

  3. a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading

    [ Syn: repeating firearm ]

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

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