sovitin — meaning in English

English meaning

• adapter noun One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
• joiner noun A skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood.

Senses

sovitin is used for these senses in English:

• adapter Specifically, a device that allows one format of plug to be used with a different format of socket.
• adapter Specifically, an AC adapter: a device that reduces voltage and converts AC to DC to allow a battery-powered device to use mains power.
• bushing An adapter for joining pipes of different size.
• joiner A thing that joins two separate items, e.g. software to connect video or music clips.
• scaler An electronic or computer system that adjusts the size of a signal or graphic to fit on a screen etc.

adapter — full definition

1. noun One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
2. noun One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
3. noun A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
4. noun Specifically, a device that permits two or more plugs to be used at a single electrical power point.

joiner — full definition

1. noun A skilled tradesperson who builds furniture, doors, and fittings from wood.
2. noun Someone who readily joins clubs, groups, or organizations.

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