Scanner Definition & Meaning
scanner
- noun
- someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
- an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
- a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
- a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels"
"Scanner" in song lyrics
See how scanner is used in real songs:
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"Had it with the new improved police scanner"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Falcon and the Snowman -
"FED's set a road block, but I peeped it on the scanner"
Botany Boys — Kokane Kowboy -
"Might stumble over a freestyle and pick up like a scanner"
Bubba Sparxxx f/ Duddy Ken — Take'm to the Water
Words that rhyme with scanner
Usage tips for "scanner"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "scanner" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for scanner to find words that pair well.
Use "scanner" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does scanner mean?
- someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area a radio receiver that moves automatically across some selected range of frequencies looking for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels"
- What part of speech is scanner?
- Scanner is a noun.
- How many definitions does scanner have?
- Scanner has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).