beambreak

English

noun
Definitions
  • The equivalent of a tripwire that uses an invisible beam of light (typically infrared)

Etymology

Compound from English beam (tree, keel, transmit matter information via a high-tech wireless mechanism) + English break (break, game won against the server).

Origin

English

break

Gloss

break, game won against the server

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
💔

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