recorder
Definitions
General English
- noun an instrument which records sound
- noun a musical instrument that you play by blowing
General Science
Aviation
- noun a device for capturing sound onto cassette or magnetic tape
Electronics
- An instrument or device which makes recordings. Examples include DVD recorders, tape recorders, fax recorders, and oscillographs. Also called recording instrument.
- synonymrecording instrument
Law
- noun a part-time judge of the Crown Court
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