Metal Detector Definition

noun
A device that senses the presence of metal, especially:
American Heritage

A structure, similar to a doorway, through which people pass; an alarm is sounded if the person is carrying a metal object, as this may indicate a weapon.

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Noun

Singular:
metal detector
Plural:
metal-detectors

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Metal Detector Sentence Examples

  • The Archbishop of Canterbury using a metal detector to locate a carpet tack stuck to a horse.

  • A single fragment of bronze, probably part of a socketed ax, was recovered with the aid of a metal detector.

  • The progress of metal objects has been successfully followed with a metal detector or x rays.

  • You're just happy being strappy and setting off every metal detector at the airport.

  • The garter straps are 8 inches long and adjustable with metal clasps, so be sure not to wear them when you have to go through a metal detector.

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