Pinger

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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.”

“Every time we replace⟳ the main page, we get⟳ flooded with pingers making sure our web site is still there.”

“That was a great party. Everyone took a pinger or two.”

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