pinger

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. (slang) An illicit drug, especially ecstasy, taken for recreational purposes.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From ping + -er.

Synonyms

gibber

haddock

scrod

sonar

chat haddock

snapper haddock

pinger probe

Translations

أزاز ؛ جهاز إرسال فوق صوتي لقياس الأعماق

هدوق

Schellfisch

Bratschellfisch

aiglefin

églefin

émetteur acoustique

balise répondeuse

répondeur de fond

pingueur

échosondeur de pénétration

sondeur de sédiments

asinello

eglefino

merluzzo giovane