Word Finder - adaptor

definition

One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.

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He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership.

definition

One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.

example

The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day.

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A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.

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He had an adapter that let him plug his phone into the car's cigarette lighter for power.

Owners had to purchase an adaptor or buy a special headphones to use with their system.

This CD changer interface adaptor together with your Alpine CD changer interface adaptor together with your Alpine CD changer will produce superior sounding results.

Pull the adaptor through the register plate hole and tighten the clamp around it.

The No.4 Morse taper was provided with an adaptor to take spring collets with a maximum bore of 11/16 " .

Connection via the âRâ type adaptor (not supplied) can accommodate up to 150mm diameter ductwork.

Ethernet adaptor or this may be provided by a plug-in card.

The plain adaptor connects the double skin flue to the stove or to the single skin flue pipe.

Color TV - automatic electric kettle - Easy chair seating - Electrical shaver point or adaptor.

If a laryngectomee is unable to use a neck placed artificial larynx an oral adaptor can be used.

But if you overload the adaptor, it can overload the socket.

The adaptor plate kit is the same for a twin turbo.

An optional AC adaptor will cost 945 yen, and a desktop holder will cost 630 yen.

I have also heard of an adaptor to fit a 4 1/2 grinder that would convert it to a mini belt sander.

Hey - I caught you out Chris, you did NOT have that teletext adaptor I asked about in stock.

An AC/DC adaptor will allow passengers, especially kids, to watch TV as you drive.

The adaptor will let you plug your portable TV into an electrical outlet to conserve battery life.

If you plan to travel internationally with your machine, you may need to use an adaptor to plug the machine into an outlet in a foreign country.

This would probably be the same, or very similar adaptor, as you would use with a hairdryer or any other piece of electrical equipment.

For an additional $6.99 shipping and processing fee you can also receive the cell phone adaptor kit with five ports to allow your Emergency Pro to charge almost any type of cell phone.

This includes the five-port cell phone adaptor kit.

The car kit also comes with an adaptor that will charge your cell phone battery through the car's cigarette plug.

Use the adaptor ring to hold wick and tube in place as needed.

Uses an ATA or Analog Telephone Adaptor that allows a standard phone connected to your computer or Internet connection used with a VoIP provider.

With a Vonage Phone system, all you need is a broadband connection and a phone adaptor(s).

This bubble blower only operates with an AC adaptor.

I have also heard of an adaptor to fit a 4 1/2 " grinder that would convert it to a mini belt sander.

The monitor that you purchase should be equipped with both a battery and an electric A/C adaptor.

Electricity 220 volts AC, with standard Continental European-style two-pin plugs (coming from the UK, an adaptor will be required ).