modem
noun/ˈmoʊdəm/
Frequency rank: #8,592 most common English word
Meaning
A device that connects a computer to the internet by converting digital data to signals that can travel over telephone or cable lines.
Example sentence
You need to restart your modem if the internet connection keeps dropping.
Synonyms & related words
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