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[ ˈspeɪsər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: space, spacecraft, spacefarer, spaces, spaceship, spacing, spacious, spatial, spatially, workspace.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,911, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.