Spacer: meaning, definitions and examples

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spacer

[ ˈspeɪsər ]

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in technology

A device or piece of material used to keep two objects apart or in position, or to separate electrical or mechanical components.

Synonyms

buffer, divider, separator

Examples of usage

The spacecraft's heat shield includes a spacer to prevent the heat from reaching the internal components.
Make sure to use a spacer when assembling the furniture to ensure proper alignment.

Translations

Translations of the word "spacer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espaçador

🇮🇳 स्पेसर

🇩🇪 Abstandshalter

🇮🇩 penjarak

🇺🇦 розділювач

🇵🇱 przekładka

🇯🇵 スペーサー

🇫🇷 entretoise

🇪🇸 espaciador

🇹🇷 ara parçası

🇰🇷 스페이서

🇸🇦 فاصل

🇨🇿 distanční vložka

🇸🇰 dištančná vložka

🇨🇳 间隔物

🇸🇮 distančnik

🇮🇸 millistykki

🇰🇿 аралық бөлгіш

🇬🇪 დისტანციური

🇦🇿 ara parçası

🇲🇽 espaciador

Word origin

The word 'spacer' originated from the Middle English word 'space' combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person or thing that performs a specified action. Over time, it evolved to refer to a specific device or material used in various fields such as technology and construction.