transponder
Meanings
Plural: transponders
Noun
- electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply
- A radar or radio transceiver that transmits some signal in response to receiving a predetermined signal.
Origin / Etymology
Blend of transmitter + responder.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 14
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Words With Friends Score: 17
transponder is a valid Words With Friends word