PINGER

pinger

(noun) a pulse generator used for echo sounding in sonar

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pinger (plural pingers)

A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.

A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.

A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.

A user of a ping program; one who pings.

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

Source: Wiktionary



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29 May 2025

CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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Coffee Trivia

There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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