'Limiter' definitions:

Definition of 'limiter'

From: WordNet
noun
(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform); "a limiter introduces amplitude distortion" [syn: limiter, clipper]

Definition of 'Limiter'

From: GCIDE
  • Limiter \Lim"it*er\ (l[i^]m"[i^]t*[~e]r), n.
  • 1. One who, or that which, limits. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A friar licensed to beg within certain bounds, or whose duty was limited to a certain district. [Formerly written also limitour.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • A limitour of the Gray Friars, in the time of his limitation, preached many times, and had but one sermon at all times. --Latimer. [1913 Webster]