buffer
buffer is a 6-letter English word with 14 senses as noun and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
Definitions
- noun. 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.
- noun. A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
- noun. One who polishes with a buff.
- noun. A wheel for buffing; a buff.
- noun. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man.
- noun. an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
- noun. a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
- noun. a power tool used to buff surfaces
- noun. (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
- noun. an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- noun. a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- noun. (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- verb. add a buffer (a solution)
"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
- verb. protect from impact
"cushion the blow"
Synonyms
buff, fender, polisher, cowcatcher, pilot, cushion, soften
Anagrams
Other playable words that use exactly the letters in buffer:
Common word forms
buffers, buffered, buffering, bufferrer
Words from these letters
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