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noun

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The correct spelling is pinger. A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems. For example: "We couldn't take the boat into the shallows near the reef because our sonar pinger was broken."

Usage Examples

We couldn't take the boat into the shallows near the reef because our sonar pinger was broken.

The scientist attached a pinger to the carapace of the sea turtle to track its migration.

Some people like fancy pingers with extra features, but I always use the default ping application.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.
  2. 2.A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.
  3. 3.A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.
  4. 4.A user of a ping program; one who pings.
  5. 5.An illicit drug, especially ecstasy, taken for recreational purposes.

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