adaptor
Britishnoun
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a person or thing that adapts
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any device for connecting two parts, esp ones that are of different sizes or have different mating fitments
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a plug used to connect an electrical device to a mains supply when they have different types of terminals
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a device used to connect several electrical appliances to a single mains socket
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Example Sentences
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The tRNAs have a critical role in translation; they serve as the adaptor molecules between the mRNA template and the growing polypeptide chain.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The Pacer Pro uses Polar’s proprietary Shift adaptor while the M2 uses your standard spring release pins.
From The Verge • Apr. 29, 2022
Unlike a writer who works on an original screenplay with blank canvas, the role of an adaptor is complex, particularly when the source material is held in such high regard.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2022
Plugging directly into a power socket, it looks like a double adaptor.
From Slate • Dec. 21, 2021
The stage is fitted with an adaptor for holding plates 4×5 inches.
From Astronomical Instruments and Accessories by William Gaertner and Company
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