|
|
Definition of Metal detector
1. Noun. Detector that gives a signal when it detects the presence of metal; used to detect the presence of stray bits of metal in food products or to find buried metal.
Definition of Metal detector
1. Noun. A hand-held device that uses electromagnetic induction to detect buried metal. ¹
2. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Metal Detector
Literary usage of Metal detector
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Technology Against Terrorism: Structuring Security (1994)
"The basic portal metal detector has changed little in a decade. ... The metal
detector is limited by its inability to distinguish between a weapon and a ..."
2. Youth Violence: Developing Local and State Solutions Hearings Before the edited by Fred Thompson (1998)
"Board policy requires that each school will have metal detector assisted searches
a minimum of nine times each school year. ..."
3. Vulnerability Assessment Of Federal Facilitiesby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"There are 63 facilities which have at least one entrance with both a X-ray device
and a metal detector and at least one entrance with no security. ..."
4. Aviation Security: TSAżs Change to Its Prohibited Items List Has Not by Robert Goldenkoff (2007)
"Figure 1: Passenger Checkpoint Screening Functions Behavior Detection Officer (BDO)"
Walk-though metal detector screening I 1 Passenger screening functions ..."
Other Resources:
