ада́птер — meaning in English

English meaning

• adapter noun One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
• Pickup noun A small open-backed truck used for carrying goods.

Senses

ада́птер is used for these senses in English:

• pickup An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

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.

Pickup — full definition

1. noun A small open-backed truck used for carrying goods.
2. noun The act of collecting a person or item from a particular place.
3. noun An improvement or increase, especially in speed, activity, or business.

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