reverser

noun

re·​vers·​er

-sər

plural -s

1

: one that reverses

a signal reverser

: such as

a

: a device for reversing an electric current or polarity

b

: a switching device for interchanging electrical circuits to reverse the direction of motor rotation

2

Scots law

a

: reversioner

b

: mortgagor

also : one granting a wadset of his land

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