extender
ɛkˈstɛndər
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Definition of extender - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologydevice that increases the range of something
  • The Wi-Fi extender improved the internet coverage in the house..
amplifier booster
2.
foodTECH.substance added to food to increase bulkTECH.
  • Soy is often used as a meat extender.
filler
3.
chemistryTECH.substance added to materials to extend propertiesTECH.
  • The paint contains an extender to improve its texture.
additive filler
4.
length add-onRareperson or thing that extends somethingRare
  • The table came with an extender for extra guests.
5.
climbingTECH.runner or quick-draw in climbingTECH.
  • She clipped the rope into the extender.
runner
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Images of extender

  • extender: device that increases the range of something
    device that increases the range of something
  • extender: runner or quick-draw in climbing
    runner or quick-draw in climbing

Expressions with extender

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device extending wireless signal coverage
We installed a range extender to boost the Wi-Fi signal.

Origin of extender

Latin, extendere (stretch out)

Terms with extender included in their meaning

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extender
someone who extends the period of validity

Examples of extender in a sentence

  • The extender helped eliminate dead zones in the office.
  • Cornstarch is a common soup extender.
  • They used breadcrumbs as an extender in the recipe.
  • The adhesive uses an extender to enhance durability.
  • An extender was mixed with the resin to reduce costs.
  • He used an extender to lengthen the curtains.

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  1. French:répéteur, agent de charge, ...
  2. German:Verstärker, Streckmittel, ...
  3. Italian:amplificatore, additivo, ...
  4. Spanish:extensor, relleno, ...
  5. Portuguese:extensor, prolongador, ...
  6. Chinese:扩展器, 填充剂, ...
  7. Japanese:エクステンダー, かさ増し材, ...
  8. Arabic:مُوَسِّع, مادّة مالِئَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַאֲרִיךְ טְוָח, חֹמֶר מִילּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:удлинитель, наполнитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:подовжувач, замінник, ...
  12. Hindi:एक्सटेंडर, खाद्य विस्तारक, ...
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