a·dap·tor ( -d p tr)n. Variant of adapter. |
adaptor, adapter [əˈdæptə]
n
1. a person or thing that adapts
2. (Engineering / Tools) any device for connecting two parts, esp ones that are of different sizes or have different mating fitments
3. (Electronics)
a. a plug used to connect an electrical device to a mains supply when they have different types of terminals
b. a device used to connect several electrical appliances to a single mains socket
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  adaptor - device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatibledevice - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
Translations
adaptor adapter [əˈdæptər] n
(for electrical equipment) → adaptateur m
[book, play] → adaptateur/trice m/f
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