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BEEPER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged
Synonyms:
beeper; pager
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("beeper" is a kind of...):
electronic device (a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically)
Derivation:
beep (call, summon, or alert with a beeper)
beep (make a loud noise)