Repeater

n. 1 person or thing that re, peats. 2 firearm which fires several shots without reloading. 3 watch o3 clock which repeats its last strik when required. 4 device for the re transmission of an electrical message repel /repel/ v. (II) 1 drive back; war off (repel an attacker). 2 refuse to accep (repelled offers of help). 3 be repulsive or distasteful to. 4 resist mixing with or admitting (oil and water repel eac other; surface repels moisture). 5 (of a magnetic pole) push away from itse (like poles repel). o repellent ad). & n. [Latin repello puls]