| n. | 1. | (Carp.) A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes. |
| 2. | (Mach.) A machine with a rapidly revolving vertical spindle and cutter for scooping out the surface of wood or metal, as between and around the engraved parts of an electrotype. |
| Noun | 1. | router - a worker who routes shipments for distribution and delivery |
| 2. | router - (computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks | |
| 3. | router - a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves |
| (networking) | router - /roo't*/ A device which forwards packets
between networks. The forwarding decision is based on
network layer information and routing tables, often
constructed by routing protocols. Unix manual page: route(8). See also bridge, gateway, Exterior Gateway Protocol, Interior Gateway Protocol, flapping router. |