Adaptor

//əˈdæptər// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of adapter. Commonwealth, alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
adapteradapter

Example

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"Do not touch the console or AC adaptor for extended periods of time while the console is turned on as extended contact may cause low-temperature burns."

Etymology

From adapt + -or.

Related phrases

AC-adaptordouble adaptordouble-adaptorpower adaptor

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