quakedetector
nounUK /ˈkweɪk.dɪˌtek.tə/
US /ˈkweɪk.dɪˌtek.tɚ/
A quakedetector is a machine that tells you when the ground shakes.
The quakedetector started beeping when the earthquake began.
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2. A person who watches for signs of trouble or change.
The manager acted as a quakedetector for problems in the team.
3. A device that senses shaking in a building or machine.
Engineers installed a quakedetector in the bridge to monitor movement.
4. A computer program that finds sudden changes in data.
The quakedetector flagged a sharp drop in the numbers.