Phaser

//ˈfeɪzɚ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
  2. 2
    Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).

    "Captain James Kirk: "Set your phaser on one quarter. I'll leave mine on stun.""

  3. 3
    A phase modulator
  4. 4
    Alternative form of PHASR. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    To shoot with a phaser weapon. transitive

Synonyms

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phasephasorphasr

Example

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"Captain James Kirk: "Set your phaser on one quarter. I'll leave mine on stun.""

Etymology

* (science fiction): For the fictional weapon coined for Star Trek: originally a "ph(oton ma)ser," later changed canonically to a "phas(ed)-e(nergy) r(ectifier)" (of "nadions", not photons). * (phase modulation): phase + -er

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