Metal Detector (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The airport security guard used a metal detector to scan each passenger before they boarded the plane.
- A metal detector was used to search for lost treasures in the beach.
- The food processing plant installed a metal detector to ensure that their products were free from contamination.
- The archaeologist used a metal detector to locate the ancient artifacts buried beneath the earth.
- The security team at the concert venue used a metal detector to screen all attendees for any metal objects.