A machine which perforates paper tape in accordance with telegraphically received signals or computer output; a machine for producing a copy of a perforated tape.
Origin
Early 20th century. From re- + perforator.
Definition of reperforator in US English:
reperforator
nounriːˈpəːfəreɪtə
Computing Telegraphy historical
A machine which perforates paper tape in accordance with telegraphically received signals or computer output; a machine for producing a copy of a perforated tape.