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Buffer Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Buffer? [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 contact [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] an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH [v] add a buffer to; of solutions; "buffered saline solution for the eyes" [v] protect from impact; "cushion the blow" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Buffer: buff \| buffer storage \| buffer store \| cowcatcher \| cushion \| fender \| pilot \| polisher \| soften Related Terms \| Find terms related to Buffer: aegis \| annul \| antacid \| antidote \| arch dam \| arm guard \| awl \| backstop \| bale breaker \| bamboo curtain \| bank \| bar \| barrage \| barrier \| battering ram \| bear-trap dam \| beaver dam \| bevel \| bevel square \| bodkin \| boom \| bradawl \| brattice \| breakwater \| breastwork \| brick wall \| bring to nothing \| buff \| buffer state \| bulkhead \| bulwark \| bumper \| calender \| calipers \| cancel \| cancel out \| cant hook \| caulking iron \| center punch \| chamois \| cloison \| cofferdam \| collision mat \| come to nothing \| contraceptive \| copyright \| counteractant \| counteractive \| counteragent \| counterbalance \| counterirritant \| crash helmet \| crowbar \| cushion \| dam \| dashboard \| defense \| diaphragm \| dibble \| dike \| dissepiment \| ditch \| dividers \| dividing line \| dividing wall \| division \| dodger \| drag \| earthwork \| edger \| electric sander \| electric soldering iron \| embankment \| face mask \| fence \| fender \| file \| finger guard \| flail \| foot guard \| forceps \| fork \| frustrate \| fuse \| gate \| glazer \| goggles \| goose \| governor \| grader \| grapnel \| grappling iron \| gravity dam \| grease gun \| grindstone \| groin \| guard \| guardrail \| hand guard \| handrail \| hard hat \| harrow \| hawk \| helmet \| hook \| hydraulic-fill dam \| insulation \| interlock \| interseptum \| invalidate \| iron \| iron curtain \| jack \| jackscrew \| jam \| jetty \| jointer \| knee guard \| knuckle guard \| laminated glass \| lathe \| leaping weir \| levee \| level \| life preserver \| lifeline \| lightning conductor \| lightning rod \| logjam \| mangle \| mask \| mat \| midriff \| midsection \| milldam \| miter box \| moat \| mole \| mound \| mudguard \| nail file \| nail puller \| negate \| negativate \| negative \| neutralize \| neutralizer \| nose guard \| nullifier \| nullify \| offset \| pad \| padding \| palette knife \| palladium \| panel \| parapet \| paries \| partition \| party wall \| patent \| peavey \| pilot \| pincers \| pinch bar \| pitchfork \| plane \| planer \| pliers \| polisher \| portcullis \| press \| preventative \| preventive \| property line \| prophylactic \| protective clothing \| protective umbrella \| puller \| punch \| punch pliers \| puncheon \| putty knife \| ram \| rammer \| rampart \| ramrod \| remedy \| ripping bar \| roadblock \| rock-fill dam \| roller \| rolling pin \| safeguard \| safety \| safety glass \| safety plug \| safety rail \| safety shoes \| safety switch \| safety valve \| sander \| screen \| screwdriver \| seat belt \| seawall \| separation \| septulum \| septum \| shaper \| shield \| shin guard \| shock pad \| shutter dam \| soldering iron \| spatula \| square \| stapler \| steamroller \| stone wall \| stultify \| sun helmet \| T square \| tackle \| tamp \| tamper \| tamping pick \| tap \| thwart \| tire iron \| tire tool \| tongs \| trowel \| tweezers \| umbrella \| undo \| vise \| vitiate \| void \| wall \| weir \| wicket dam \| windscreen \| windshield \| work \| wrecking bar \| wringer See Also \| auto \| automobile \| buffer solution \| buffing wheel \| cache \| car \| chemical compound \| compound \| device \| engine \| frame \| frame buffer \| framework \| framing \| implement \| keyboard buffer \| locomotive \| locomotive engine \| machine \| memory cache \| memory device \| modify \| modify \| motorcar \| power tool \| print buffer \| railway locomotive \| RAM \| random access memory \| random memory \| random-access memory \| read/write memory \| storage device Buffer In Webster's Dictionary \Buff"er\ (b[u^]f"[~e]r), n. [Prop a striker. See {Buffet} a blow.] 1. (Mech.) (a) 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. (b) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called {buffing apparatus}. 2. One who polishes with a buff. 3. A wheel for buffing; a buff. 4. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man. [Colloq.] --Dickens.

Buffer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Buffer?

[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 contact
[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] an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
[v] add a buffer to; of solutions; "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
[v] protect from impact; "cushion the blow"

Buffer In Webster's Dictionary

\Buff"er\ (b[u^]f"[~e]r), n. [Prop a striker. See
{Buffet} a blow.]
1. (Mech.)
   (a) 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.
   (b) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which
       receives the blow; -- sometimes called {buffing
       apparatus}.

2. One who polishes with a buff.

3. A wheel for buffing; a buff.

4. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an
   elderly man. [Colloq.] --Dickens.

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