Pinger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pinger is a noun meaning A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.
Meaning
A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.
More Meanings
- A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.
- A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.
- A user of a ping program; one who pings.
- (slang) An illicit drug, especially ecstasy, taken for recreational purposes.
Example Sentences
That was a great party. Everyone took a pinger or two.
The scientist attached a pinger to the carapace of the sea turtle to track its migration.
We couldn't take the boat into the shallows near the reef because our sonar pinger was broken.
Some people like fancy pingers with extra features, but I always use the default ping application.
Word Forms
- pingers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ping, beeper, pong, buzzerphone, pulser, chime.
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