noun
- Electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform. ()
- usage: "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion"
- synonyms: limiter
- A fast sailing ship used in former times.
- synonyms: clipper ship
- Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural. )
- Scissors for cutting hair or finger nails (often used in the plural. ).
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