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
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Examples of adaptor
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Most pumps come with an adaptor so that they can handle various sizes of tubing.
From the sacbee.com
It was bought in Saudi Arabia and had a two-pin connection used with an adaptor.
From the guardian.co.uk
Adaptor, plagiarist and notorious bigamist Dion Boucicault wrote over 200 plays.
From the morningstaronline.co.uk
Virus-cell fusion as a trigger of innate immunity dependent on the adaptor STING.
From the nature.com
That said, a universal adaptor and gear that charges via USB are truly useful.
From the economist.com
Try starting your laptop with the battery removed and the mains adaptor plugged in.
From the guardian.co.uk
The astronauts planned to move a docking adaptor into that slot Monday night.
From the chron.com
It's basically a Linux server in an enclosure the size of a three-way power adaptor.
From the guardian.co.uk
Kevin Johnson of Evatran installs a vehicle charging adaptor to an electric vehicle.
From the charlotteobserver.com
- Adapter: 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
- An adapter or adaptor is a person that adapts or a device that converts attributes of one device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system.
- Alternative spelling of adapter
- (Adaptors) Individuals who tend to solve problems using existing or slightly modified approaches than those used in the past by the business.
- (Adaptors) Release physical or emotional tension
- (Adaptors) gestures that betray stress or fear.
- (adaptors) Nonverbal ways of adjusting to a communication situation. (ch 6) (182)
- A fitting that unites different types of pipe together, e.g. ABS to cast iron pipe.
- A fitting used to join pipes and other plumbing components.
