router

Definition of Router in English :

1. router

a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery

2. router

(computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks

3. router

a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Router

noun

any of various tools or machines for hollowing out, cutting grooves, etc

noun

computing

a device that allows packets of data to be moved efficiently between two points on a network

noun

a person or thing that routs out or a tool for routing out

; specif.,

a.

a plane for gouging out recesses and smoothing the bottoms of grooves

: in full router plane

b.

a machine for routing out areas on a wood or metal surface

n.

One that routs, especially a machine tool that mills out the surface of metal or wood.

n.

1. One that routes, especially one who prepares shipments for distribution and delivery.

2. (routər) Computers

a. A device in a network that handles message transfers between computers.

b. See gateway.