noun
ejector
ih-JEHKT
Ejector (noun) means a device or mechanism that forcefully pushes something out. Example: “The gun's ejector kicks the spent shell casing clear.”
noun
1
A device or mechanism that forcefully pushes something out.
"The gun's ejector kicks the spent shell casing clear."
"An ejector seat can save a pilot's life in an emergency."
How to use ejector
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA part or mechanism designed to push something out, as in a gun, machine, or aircraft seat.
Common pairings
ejector seat
ejector pin
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Word forms
- Plural
- ejectors
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The gun's _____ kicks the spent shell casing clear.
Etymology
From eject + -or ("thing that does").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ejector
vector
hector
rector
sector
Spector
director
detector
defector
injector
inspector
collector
protector
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ejector” mean?
The word “ejector” means a device or mechanism that forcefully pushes something out. In plain terms, a part or mechanism designed to push something out, as in a gun, machine, or aircraft seat.
How do you pronounce “ejector”?
“Ejector” is pronounced ih-JEHKT (/ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ejector” in a sentence?
Here is “ejector” used in a sentence: “The gun's ejector kicks the spent shell casing clear.”
What part of speech is “ejector”?
“Ejector” is a noun.
