eliminator

[ ih-lim-uh-ney-ter ]

noun

1. a person or thing that eliminates.
2. Also called battery eliminator. a device that operates from a power line to supply current and voltage to a circuit designed to be operated by a battery.

Other Words From

• e·lim·i·na·to·ry [ih-, lim, -, uh, -n, uh, -tawr-ee], adjective
• non·e·lim·i·na·to·ry adjective
• pre·e·lim·i·na·tor noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eliminator¹

First recorded in 1880–85; eliminate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Leigh will find out their opponents in next week's semi-final after Warrington play St Helens in Saturday's second eliminator.

From BBC

Leigh Leopards set up a Super League play-off semi-final after coming from behind to beat Salford Red Devils in a gripping eliminator at Salford Community Stadium.

From BBC

That prospect appeared almost certain when Salford, already guaranteed a play-off spot, elected to rest several first-choice players in preparation for their eliminator tie next week and gave Super League debuts to eight players.

From BBC

ZZ Top had a similar idea — combining guitar music with synths and programmed elements — around the same time with “Eliminator.”

From Los Angeles Times

Another sign of that competitive balance is the number of close games this year, including three ties and the tournament's first Super Five in the men's Eliminator.

From BBC