noun
someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
noun
an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
Synonyms
digital scanner
image scanner
noun
a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
noun
a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition
Synonyms
electronic scanner
Examples
- they used scanners to monitor police radio channels