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 Definitions of Adapter  [əˈdæp tər]  

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Definition of 'Adapter' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) adapter
one that adapts.

2.  adapter
a connector for joining parts or devices having different sizes, designs, etc., enabling them to be fitted or to work together.

3.  adapter
an accessory to convert a machine, tool, or part to a new or modified use.


Definition of 'Adapter' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) arranger, adapter, transcriber
a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance

2. (noun) adapter, 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 compatible


Definition of 'Adapter' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Adapter
one who adapts

2. (noun) Adapter
a connecting tube; an adopter


Definition of 'Adapter' The Standard Electrical Dictionary 

1.  Adapter
A screw coupling to engage with a different sized screw on each end; one of the uses is to connect incandescent lamps to gas-fixtures.



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