"repeaters" in the noun sense
1. repeater
a person who repeats
"the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times"
2. recidivist, repeater, habitual criminal
someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)
3. repeating firearm, repeater
a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading
4. repeater
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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