spacer
An object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.gAn object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.
Meaning
6 sensesAn object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.
A person who works or lives in space.
A bushing.
(slang)A forgetful person; one who spaces out.
A type of add-on device used by an asthmatic person to increase the effectiveness of a metered-dose inhaler.
(historical)An instrument for reversing a telegraphic current, especially in a marine cable, to increase the speed of transmission.
Translations
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