spacer

English

/ˈspeɪsə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • (sometimes) A person who works or lives in space.
  • An object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.
  • A bushing.
  • (slang) A forgetful person; one who space spaces out.
  • (medicine) A type of add-on device used by an asthmatic person to increase the effectiveness of a metered-dose inhaler.
  • (historical) An instrument for reversing a telegraphic current, especially in a marine cable, to increase the speed of transmission.

Etymology

Affix from English space.

Origin

English

space

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