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Noun Concept
Categories: Electrical components
EN
adapter  adaptor  adapters  Adaptors  Plug adapter
EN
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 WordNet 3.0
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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 WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An adapter or adaptor is a device that converts attributes of one electrical device or system to those of an otherwise incompatible device or system. Wikipedia
Accessory for connecting two otherwise incompatible devices or workpieces Wikidata
A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible. Wiktionary
EN
He had an adapter that let him plug his phone into the car's cigarette lighter for power. Wiktionary
IS A
device
equipment
merchandise
HAS KIND
handle
power pack
digital camera back
headshell
45 rpm adapter
+12 relations
HAS INSTANCE
Super SmartJoy
cassette tape adapter
Replay Professional
DE
XS-1541
NL
Wlip
+2 relations
DERIVATION
adapt
DIFFERENT FROM
adapter pattern
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
adapter, adaptor
Wikipedia
EN
adapter
Wikidata
EN
adapter
Wiktionary
EN
adapter
Wikipedia Redirections
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adapters, adaptor, Adaptors, Plug adapter, Socket adapter, travel adapter, Travel adaptor, World Travel adapter kit
Wikidata Alias
EN
adaptor

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