What does arrester mean?
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ar·rester
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Princeton's WordNet
arrester, arrester hooknoun
a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
Wiktionary
arresternoun
One who places under arrest.
arresternoun
A device that stops or prevents, as a spark arrester that prevents sparks from being released to start fires.
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arrester
An arrester is a device that provides protection to electrical circuits and equipment by preventing or reducing damage caused by overvoltage or voltage surges, such as those caused by lightning or equipment faults. It does this by diverting the excess voltage into the earth. They are commonly used in power systems and telecommunications networks.
Webster Dictionary
Arresternoun
one who arrests
Arresternoun
the person at whose suit an arrestment is made
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of arrester in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of arrester in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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