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BUZZER

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A signaling device that makes a buzzing sound

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("buzzer" is a kind of...):

signaling device (a device used to send signals)

Derivation:

buzz (call with a buzzer)

buzz (make a buzzing sound)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed

Synonyms:

bell; buzzer; doorbell

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("buzzer" is a kind of...):

button; push; push button (an electrical switch operated by pressing)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "buzzer"):

night bell (a doorbell to be used at night)

Derivation:

buzz (call with a buzzer)

buzz (make a buzzing sound)

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