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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..
2.
foodTECH. substance added to food to increase bulkTECH.
- Soy is often used as a meat extender.
3.
chemistryTECH. substance added to materials to extend propertiesTECH.
- The paint contains an extender to improve its texture.
4.
length add-onRare person 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.
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device that increases the range of something 
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.
The Wi-Fi extender improved the signal strength. The climber reached for another extender. Extenders are essential for safe climbing.
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- French:répéteur, agent de charge, ...
- German:Verstärker, Streckmittel, ...
- Italian:amplificatore, additivo, ...
- Spanish:extensor, relleno, ...
- Portuguese:extensor, prolongador, ...
- Chinese:扩展器, 填充剂, ...
- Japanese:エクステンダー, かさ増し材, ...
- Arabic:مُوَسِّع, مادّة مالِئَة, ...
- Hebrew:מַאֲרִיךְ טְוָח, חֹמֶר מִילּוּי, ...
- Russian:удлинитель, наполнитель, ...
- Ukrainian:подовжувач, замінник, ...
- Hindi:एक्सटेंडर, खाद्य विस्तारक, ...
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