Scanner
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition
Framework senses
- §1
- a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition
- §2
- a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
- §3
- an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
- §4
- someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables