buzzer

buzzer
/buz"euhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that buzzes.
2. a signaling apparatus similar to an electric bell but without hammer or gong, producing a buzzing sound by the vibration of an armature.
[1600-10; BUZZ1 + -ER1]

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