adapter (n)
adaptor (n)

n02678897

type n
lex_filenum 06
def 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym device
Derivationally related form adaptor → adapt
Derivationally related form adapter → adapt
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Hyponym device
Derivationally related form adapt → adaptor
Derivationally related form adapt → adapter

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