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adaptor

British

/ əˈdæptə /

noun

a person or thing that adapts
any device for connecting two parts, esp ones that are of different sizes or have different mating fitments
1. a plug used to connect an electrical device to a mains supply when they have different types of terminals
2. a device used to connect several electrical appliances to a single mains socket

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The firm's phones currently use its proprietary Lightning adaptor, unlike rivals, including Samsung.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2023

The tRNAs have a critical role in translation; they serve as the adaptor molecules between the mRNA template and the growing polypeptide chain.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Plugging directly into a power socket, it looks like a double adaptor.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2021

Charging the laptop’s 84Wh battery is handled via an included 135W USB-C power adaptor.

From The Verge • Oct. 5, 2021

The adaptor deserves great credit for altering as little as possible.

From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

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