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buffer
Overview of noun buffer
The noun buffer has 6 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (8) buffer -- (an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH)
2. fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot -- (an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track)
3. buffer, buffer storage, buffer store -- ((computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system)
4. buffer, polisher -- (a power tool used to buff surfaces)
5. buffer, fender -- (a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact)
6. buff, buffer -- (an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring))
Overview of verb buffer
The verb buffer has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (5) buffer -- (add a buffer (a solution); "buffered saline solution for the eyes")
2. cushion, buffer, soften -- (protect from impact; "cushion the blow")
Overview of adj buff
The adj buff has 1 sense (no senses from tagged texts)
1. buff -- (of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun buffer
6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
=> compound, chemical compound
=> substance, matter
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
=> framework, frame, framing
=> supporting structure
=> structure, construction
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
=> memory device, storage device
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
=> power tool
=> machine
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
=> tool
=> implement
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 5
buffer, fender
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Sense 6
buff, buffer
=> implement
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun buffer
1 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
=> cache, memory cache
=> frame buffer
=> keyboard buffer
=> print buffer
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun buffer
6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
=> compound, chemical compound
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
=> framework, frame, framing
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
=> memory device, storage device
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
=> power tool
Sense 5
buffer, fender
=> device
Sense 6
buff, buffer
=> implement
Antonyms of noun buffer
Member Holonyms of noun buffer
Substance Holonyms of noun buffer
1 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
SUBSTANCE OF: buffer solution
Part Holonyms of noun buffer
3 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
PART OF: locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
PART OF: random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory
Sense 5
buffer, fender
PART OF: car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
Member Meronyms of noun buffer
Substance Meronyms of noun buffer
Part Meronyms of noun buffer
1 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
HAS PART: buffing wheel
Meronyms of noun buffer
1 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
HAS PART: buffing wheel
Holonyms of noun buffer
4 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
SUBSTANCE OF: buffer solution
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
PART OF: locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
PART OF: random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory
Sense 5
buffer, fender
PART OF: car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
Attributes of noun buffer
Derived Forms of noun buffer
4 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
RELATED TO>(verb) buffer#1
=> buffer
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
RELATED TO>(verb) buff#2
=> buff, burnish, furbish, flush
Sense 5
buffer, fender
RELATED TO>(verb) buffer#2
=> cushion, buffer, soften
Sense 6
buff, buffer
RELATED TO>(verb) buff#2
=> buff, burnish, furbish, flush
Domain of noun buffer
1 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
TOPIC>(noun) computer science#1, computing#1
Domain Terms of noun buffer
Familiarity of noun buffer
buffer used as a noun is common (polysemy count =6)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun buffer
6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
> compound, chemical compound
=> vanillin
=> acceptor
=> adduct
=> antiknock
=> acid
=> arsenide
=> hydrogen cyanide
=> anionic compound
=> base, alkali
=> binary compound
=> taurine
=> chromogen
=> manganese tetroxide
=> monomer
=> ozonide
=> organic compound
=> ammine
=> anhydride
=> azide
=> bitter principle
=> buffer
=> calcium-cyanamide, cyanamide
=> carbonyl
=> carbon disulfide
=> cofactor
=> cementite, iron carbide
=> chloropicrin, nitrochloroform
=> complex, coordination compound
=> allomorph
=> corrosive
=> aluminate
=> defoliant
=> depilatory
=> dimer
=> fixing agent, fixer
=> formulation, preparation
=> enantiomorph, enantiomer
=> exotherm
=> goitrogen
=> benzofuran, coumarone, cumarone
=> synthetic, synthetic substance
=> hydrate
=> hydroxide
=> incense
=> inorganic compound
=> repellent, repellant
=> repellent, repellant
=> iodocompound
=> isomer
=> hydroxide, hydrated oxide
=> menthol
=> nitrogen mustard
=> nitride
=> oxide
=> polymer
=> preservative
=> quinone, benzoquinone
=> salt
=> caustic
=> nitrate
=> chloride
=> heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle
=> silicide
=> siloxane
=> sternutator, sternutatory
=> stripper
=> sulfide, sulphide
=> telluride
=> tenderizer, tenderiser
=> tetrachloride
=> triazine
=> yellowcake, U308
=> enamel
=> pregnanediol
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
> framework, frame, framing
=> airframe
=> arbor, arbour, bower, pergola
=> bustle
=> casing, case
=> climbing frame
=> clotheshorse
=> coaming
=> cornice, valance, valance board, pelmet
=> deckle
=> derrick
=> doorframe, doorcase
=> fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
=> gantry, gauntry
=> grate, grating
=> grill, grille, grillwork
=> gun carriage
=> handbarrow
=> hayrack, hayrig
=> honeycomb
=> lattice, latticework, fretwork
=> mounting
=> oxbow
=> picture frame
=> rack
=> ribbing
=> sash, window sash
=> sawhorse, horse, sawbuck, buck
=> stocks
=> stocks
=> stretcher
=> tambour, embroidery frame, embroidery hoop
=> tenter
=> truss
=> undercarriage
=> walker, baby-walker, go-cart
=> walker, Zimmer, Zimmer frame
=> wattle
=> window
=> window frame
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
> memory device, storage device
=> acoustic storage
=> auxiliary storage, external storage, secondary storage
=> buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
=> magnetic disk, magnetic disc, disk, disc
=> magnetic tape, mag tape, tape
=> memory, computer memory, storage, computer storage, store, memory board
=> optical disk, optical disc
=> push-down storage, push-down store, stack
=> recording
=> register
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
> power tool
=> buffer, polisher
=> burr
=> drum sander, electric sander, sander, smoother
=> hammer, power hammer
=> plane, planer, planing machine
=> power drill
=> power saw, saw, sawing machine
=> router
=> stamping machine, stamper
Sense 5
buffer, fender
> device
=> acoustic device
=> adapter, adaptor
=> afterburner
=> agglomerator
=> airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface
=> alarm, warning device, alarm system
=> appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget
=> applicator, applier
=> aspergill, aspersorium
=> autopilot, automatic pilot, robot pilot
=> bait, decoy, lure
=> billiard marker
=> bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder
=> blower
=> bootjack
=> breathalyzer, breathalyser
=> breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator
=> bubbler
=> buffer, fender
=> catapult, launcher
=> charger, battery charger
=> clip-on
=> comb
=> comforter, pacifier, baby's dummy, teething ring
=> conductor
=> contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device
=> converter, convertor
=> corer
=> corrective, restorative
=> crusher
=> cryptograph
=> cutoff
=> dampener, moistener
=> damper, muffler
=> data input device, input device
=> deflector
=> dental appliance
=> depressor
=> detector, sensor, sensing element
=> diestock
=> drive
=> drop forge, drop hammer, drop press
=> elastic device
=> electrical device
=> electronic device
=> energizer, energiser
=> exercise device
=> explosive device
=> fan
=> filter
=> fire extinguisher, extinguisher, asphyxiator
=> flare
=> fumigator
=> gas fixture
=> groover
=> guard, safety, safety device
=> heater, warmer
=> heat exchanger
=> holding device
=> hydrofoil, foil
=> imprint
=> indicator
=> instrument
=> interlock, ignition interlock
=> interrupter
=> jig
=> key
=> keyboard
=> Kinetoscope
=> knocker, doorknocker, rapper
=> lift
=> lifting device
=> lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
=> machine
=> magnet
=> mechanism
=> memory device, storage device
=> musical instrument, instrument
=> nest egg
=> noisemaker
=> optical device
=> override
=> paper feed
=> peeler
=> pick, plectrum, plectron
=> power takeoff, PTO
=> prod, goad
=> prompter, autocue
=> pull
=> reflector
=> release, button
=> remote control, remote
=> reset
=> restraint, constraint
=> router
=> runner
=> scratcher
=> shoehorn
=> shoetree
=> shooting stick
=> shredder
=> signaling device
=> snowshoe
=> sounder
=> source of illumination
=> stabilizer, stabiliser
=> stemmer
=> stencil
=> straightener
=> strengthener, reinforcement
=> stylus
=> support
=> sweatbox
=> synchroflash
=> take-up
=> teaser
=> throwing stick, throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower
=> tilter
=> tongs, pair of tongs
=> trap
=> trigger
=> valve
=> vaporizer, vaporiser
=> ventilator
=> washboard
=> water cooler
Sense 6
buff, buffer
> implement
=> bar
=> beater
=> brush
=> buff, buffer
=> candlesnuffer
=> cleaning implement
=> eraser
=> fire iron
=> flail
=> hook
=> iron, branding iron
=> leather strip
=> needle
=> oar
=> rod
=> sharpener
=> snuffer
=> spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance
=> spike
=> sports implement
=> stick
=> stick
=> stirrer
=> strickle
=> swab
=> swatter, flyswatter, flyswat
=> tool
=> tuning fork
=> utensil
=> writing implement
Meronyms of noun buffer
6 senses of buffer
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
=> framework, frame, framing
HAS PART: backing, mount
HAS PART: brace, bracing
=> supporting structure
=> structure, construction
HAS PART: foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure
HAS PART: plate
HAS PART: structural member
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
=> memory device, storage device
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 4
buffer, polisher
HAS PART: buffing wheel
=> power tool
=> machine
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
=> tool
=> implement
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 5
buffer, fender
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Sense 6
buff, buffer
=> implement
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Holonyms of noun buffer
4 of 6 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
SUBSTANCE OF: buffer solution
Sense 2
fender, buffer, cowcatcher, pilot
PART OF: locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive
Sense 3
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store
PART OF: random-access memory, random access memory, random memory, RAM, read/write memory
Sense 5
buffer, fender
PART OF: car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar
Grep of noun buffer
buffer
buffer country
buffer solution
buffer state
buffer storage
buffer store
buffered aspirin
bufferin
frame buffer
keyboard buffer
phosphate buffer solution
print buffer
starting buffer
Antonyms of verb buffer
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb buffer
2 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
=> modify
=> change
Sense 2
cushion, buffer, soften
=> modify
=> change
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb buffer
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb buffer
2 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
=> modify
Sense 2
cushion, buffer, soften
=> modify
'Cause To' of verb buffer
Derived Forms of verb buffer
2 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
RELATED TO>(noun) buffer#1
=> buffer
Sense 2
cushion, buffer, soften
RELATED TO>(noun) buffer#5
=> buffer, fender
Domain of verb buffer
Domain Terms of verb buffer
Familiarity of verb buffer
buffer used as a verb is rare (polysemy count =2)
Sample Sentences of verb buffer
2 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 2
cushion, buffer, soften
*> Something ----s something
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb buffer
2 senses of buffer
Sense 1
buffer
> modify
=> optimize, optimise
=> attemper
=> syncopate
=> update
=> update
=> soup up, hop up, hot up
=> cream
=> qualify, restrict
=> corrupt, spoil
=> temper, harden
=> specialize, specialise
=> buffer
=> inflect
=> cushion, buffer, soften
Sense 2
cushion, buffer, soften
> modify
=> optimize, optimise
=> attemper
=> syncopate
=> update
=> update
=> soup up, hop up, hot up
=> cream
=> qualify, restrict
=> corrupt, spoil
=> temper, harden
=> specialize, specialise
=> buffer
=> inflect
=> cushion, buffer, soften
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb buffer
Sense 1
buffer
=> modify
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Sense 2
cushion, buffer, soften
=> modify
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Grep of verb buffer
buffer
Antonyms of adj buff
1 sense of buff
Sense 1
buff
INDIRECT (VIA chromatic) -> achromatic
Similarity of adj buff
1 sense of buff
Sense 1
buff
=> chromatic (vs. achromatic)
Pertainyms of adj buff
Attributes of adj buff
Domain of adj buff
Domain Terms of adj buff
Familiarity of adj buff
buff used as an adjective is very rare (polysemy count =1)
Grep of adj buff
buff
buff-brown
buff-colored
buff-coloured
buffeted
buffoonish
in the buff
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