What does walk-through metal detector mean?

Definition

An electronic security arch that people walk through to check whether they are carrying metal objects.

Example sentences

• My belt set off the metal detector, even though my pockets were empty.🔊

  My belt set off the metal detector, even though my pockets were empty.

• Should I remove my watch before going through the walk-through metal detector again?🔊

  Should I remove my watch before going through the walk-through metal detector again?

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walk-through metal detector in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese