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buffer

/ˈbʌfəɹ/noun, verb2 syllables

Buffer means: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.

Synonyms for buffer10

noun, as in an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

fender, cowcatcher, pilot

noun, as in (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

buffer storage, buffer store

noun, as in a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

buffer zone

noun, as in a power tool used to buff surfaces

polisher

noun, as in a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

fender

noun, as in an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

buff

verb, as in protect from impact

cushion, soften

What does buffer mean?9

noun

1

an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

2

(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

3

a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict

4

a power tool used to buff surfaces

5

a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

6

an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

7

(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

verb

1

protect from impact“cushion the blow”

2

add a buffer (a solution)“buffered saline solution for the eyes”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with buffer?2

two syllables

suffertougher
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Buffer in a sentence

  • Unfortunately, we have no choices but a certain buffer zone.Huntiger
  • Motorists must leave at least a metre-wide buffer when passing cyclists.patgfisher
  • We should not use foreign workers as a buffer against Japan's economic slowdown.AlanF_US
  • During the Great Game, Afghanistan was a buffer state.U2FS
  • The Sahara Desert provides a strategic buffer for Algeria.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of buffer

as a noun

plural
buffers

as a verb

past tense
buffered
present participle
buffering
third-person singular
buffers
past participle
buffered