router

/ˈraʊtər/
noun
  1. A device that connects multiple computers or networks and directs data between them, often used for internet access.
    • She bought a new router to get a faster signal in her bedroom.
    • The office router connects all the employees' computers to the internet.
    • I had to restart the router because the Wi-Fi stopped working.
  2. A power tool used for cutting, shaping, or hollowing out wood or other materials.
    • The carpenter attached a guide to the router for making straight cuts.
    • He used a router to carve a decorative edge on the wooden shelf.
    • You can use a router to create grooves for joining pieces of wood.
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