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radiophone
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noun
  1. a photophone
  2. a radiotelephone
radiotelegraph
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noun
  1. wireless telegraphy
radiotelegraphy
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noun
  1. The process and techniques of sending telegrams using radio waves rather than wires.
radiotelephone
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noun
  1. a device that allows two-way communication via radio
remote
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noun
  1. Short for remote control.
I hate it when my uncle comes over to visit; he always sits in the best chair and hogs the .
adjective (remot, er, est)
  1. At a distance; disconnected.
A operator may control the vehicle with a wireless handset.
  1. distant, Distant or otherwise inaccessible.
After his fall from the emperor's favor, the general was posted to a outpost.
  1. unlikely, Unlikely.
There was only a possibility that we would be rescued as we were far outside of the regular shipping lanes.
  1. emotion, Emotionally detached.
After her mother's death, my friend grew for a time while she dealt with her grief.
repeater
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noun (wikipedia, repeater, repeater (electronic device))
  1. (electronics) an electronic device that receives a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power.
  2. (firearms) a gun that has a store of cartridges and does not need reloading after each shot.
  3. (ufology and similar studies) a person who regularly sees unexplained sightings of paranormal phenomenon.
Note " this term is more commonly used by skeptics of the paranormal, and implies that the witness lacks credibility.
Roger
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proper noun
  1. (given name, male).
Romeo
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proper noun
  1. One of the main characters of w:William Shakespeare, William Shakespeare's play w:Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet.
  2. A boyfriend.
  3. A man who is a great lover.
  4. By analogy with the Shakesperean character, a man who is in love with a woman from a family, party or country opposing his own.
  5. A man who has married without the consent of his parent-in-law, parents-in-law.
  6. The letter R in the ICAO spelling alphabet.
RT
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initialism
  1. radio telephone
  2. Right Tackle, term used in American & Canadian Football

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