BUFFER as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block
   • used for polishing (as in manicuring)
   Synonym(s)
   • buff (what does buff mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • implement (what does implement mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • buff (what does buff mean?)
   • burnish (what does burnish mean?)
   • furbish (what does furbish mean?)
   • flush (what does flush mean?)
   • buff (what does buff mean?)
   • burnish (what does burnish mean?)
   • furbish (what does furbish mean?)
   • flush (what does flush mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact
   Synonym(s)
   • fender (what does fender mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • device (what does device mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • resist (what does resist mean?)
   • stand (what does stand mean?)
   • fend (what does fend mean?)
   • cushion (what does cushion mean?)
   • buffer (what does buffer mean?)
   • soften (what does soften mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a power tool used to buff surfaces
   Synonym(s)
   • polisher (what does polisher mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • power tool (what does power tool mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • polish (what does polish mean?)
   • smooth (what does smooth mean?)
   • smoothen (what does smoothen mean?)
   • shine (what does shine mean?)
   • buff (what does buff mean?)
   • burnish (what does burnish mean?)
   • furbish (what does furbish mean?)
   • flush (what does flush mean?)
4. Meaning
   • (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device
   • used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
   Synonym(s)
   • buffer storage (what does buffer storage mean?)
   • buffer store (what does buffer store mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • memory device (what does memory device mean?)
   • storage device (what does storage device mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cache (what does cache mean?)
   • memory cache (what does memory cache mean?)
   • frame buffer (what does frame buffer mean?)
   • keyboard buffer (what does keyboard buffer mean?)
   • print buffer (what does print buffer mean?)
5. Meaning
   • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
   Synonym(s)
   • cowcatcher (what does cowcatcher mean?)
   • fender (what does fender mean?)
   • pilot (what does pilot mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • framework (what does framework mean?)
   • frame (what does frame mean?)
   • framing (what does framing mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • resist (what does resist mean?)
   • stand (what does stand mean?)
   • fend (what does fend mean?)
6. Meaning
   • an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • compound (what does compound mean?)
   • chemical compound (what does chemical compound mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • buffer (what does buffer mean?)

BUFFER as VERB

1. Meaning
   • add a buffer (a solution)
   Usage Example(s)
   • buffered saline solution for the eyes
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • modify (what does modify mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • buffer (what does buffer mean?)
2. Meaning
   • protect from impact
   Synonym(s)
   • cushion (what does cushion mean?)
   • soften (what does soften mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • cushion the blow
   Hypernyms(s) buffer is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • modify (what does modify mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • buffer (what does buffer mean?)
   • fender (what does fender mean?)
   • shock absorber (what does shock absorber mean?)
   • shock (what does shock mean?)
   • cushion (what does cushion mean?)
   • padding (what does padding mean?)
   • cushioning (what does cushioning mean?)