arrester
Pronunciation: [əˈrɛstər]
Word
Context: "electrical engineering"
(noun) a device used to protect electrical equipment by stopping sudden increases in voltage. This helps keep things safe when there's a power surge.
Example
The arrester successfully protected the transformer during the storm.
Example
Without an arrester, the equipment could be damaged by electrical spikes.
Example
How does the arrester work to prevent electrical damage?
Context: "law enforcement"
(noun) a person whose job is to arrest someone, usually a police officer. They work to catch people who break the law.
Example
The arrester took the suspect into custody without any violence.
Example
The arrester did not catch the thief before he escaped.
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What is the arrester's role when someone is breaking the law?
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