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buffer

/ buffer /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
Type of:
device
Has parts:
car auto automobile
Derived:
resist stand fend cushion soften
noun Sense 2
a power tool used to buff surfaces
Type of:
power tool
Derived:
polish smooth smoothen shine buff
noun Sense 3
(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
Type of:
memory device storage device
Kinds of:
cache memory cache frame buffer keyboard buffer print buffer
Has parts:
random-access memory random access memory random memory
Domain:
computer science computing
noun Sense 4
an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
Type of:
compound chemical compound
Has parts:
buffer solution
verb Sense 5
add a buffer (a solution)
"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
Type of:
modify
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
noun Sense 6
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
Type of:
implement
Derived:
buff burnish furbish flush
noun Sense 7
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
Type of:
framework frame framing
Has parts:
locomotive engine locomotive engine
Derived:
resist stand fend
verb Sense 8
protect from impact
"cushion the blow"
Type of:
modify
Derived:
fender shock absorber shock cushion padding
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
8
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
49
Times Searched
23
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device power tool memory device storage device cache memory cache frame buffer keyboard buffer print buffer compound chemical compound modify