repeater

Noun
  1. A person who repeats (synset 110541063)
    "the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times"
    is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
  2. Someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) (synset 110531018)
    is a type of: criminal, crook, felon, malefactor, outlaw - someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
    same as: habitual criminal, recidivist
  3. A firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading (synset 104083396)
    is a type of: firearm, piece, small-arm - a portable gun
    subtypes: mauser - trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol
    same as: repeating firearm
  4. (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again (synset 104083164)
    "repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances"
    referred to in: ee, electrical engineering - the branch of engineering science that studies the uses of electricity and the equipment for power generation and distribution and the control of machines and communication
    is a type of: electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically

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