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adapter

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: adapter

1
 n
device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
2
 n
a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: adapter
1

n device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible

Synonyms:
adaptor
Type of:
device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
2

n a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performance

Synonyms:
arranger, transcriber
Types:
orchestrator
an arranger who writes for orchestras
Type of:
musician
artist who composes or conducts music as a profession
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