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buffer > 8 senses
NOUN1bufferAn ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
2buffer, fender, cowcatcher, pilotAn inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
3buffer, buffer storage, buffer store(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device
4buffer, polisherA power tool used to buff surfaces
5buffer, fenderA cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
6buffer, buffAn implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block
VERB1bufferAdd a buffer (a solution)
2buffer, cushion, softenProtect from impact
buffer > pronunciation
Soundsbah'fer
Rhymesaquifer, autobiographer, biographer, and 51 more rhymes in fer...
buffer > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn ionic compound that resists changes in its pH.
Substance ofbuffer solution
Broadercompound, chemical compound
Verbsbuffer
buffer > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
Synonymsfender, cowcatcher, pilot
Part oflocomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
Broaderframework, frame, framing
buffer > noun 3, artifact
Meaning(computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device. Used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system.
Synonymsbuffer storage, buffer store
Part ofrandom-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory
Categorycomputer science, computing
Broadermemory device, storage device
Narrowercache, memory cache; frame buffer; keyboard buffer; print buffer
buffer > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA power tool used to buff surfaces.
Synonymspolisher
Partsbuffing wheel
Broaderpower tool
Verbsbuff
buffer > noun 5, artifact
MeaningA cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact.
Synonymsfender
Part ofcar, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
Broaderdevice
Verbsbuffer
buffer > noun 6, artifact
MeaningAn implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block. Used for polishing (as in manicuring).
Synonymsbuff
Broaderimplement
Verbsbuff
buffer > verb 1, change
MeaningAdd a buffer (a solution).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
Broadermodify
Nounsbuffer
buffer > verb 2, contact
MeaningProtect from impact.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymscushion, soften
Broadermodify
Nounsbuffer

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