buffer

buffer has 14 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car.
• n.. A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
• n.. One who polishes with a buff.
• n.. A wheel for buffing; a buff.
• n.. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man.
• n.. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
• n.. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
• n.. a power tool used to buff surfaces
• n.. (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
• n.. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
• n.. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
• n.. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH