adapter
Plug shape changer
An adapter is a device that allows two incompatible things to work together.
Electrical adapters let plugs fit foreign outlets or convert voltage; audio and video adapters connect different cable types.
In computing, an adapter is hardware or software that enables communication between systems.
The word extends to people who adapt things: The adapter of the novel for stage made significant changes to the plot.
Also spelled adaptor, especially in British English.
Docking place for ships
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- jackDevice for lifting vehicles
- dongleSmall plug-in peripheral
- USBDevice connection standard
HDMI · VGA · Ethernet · DisplayPort · Thunderbolt · lightning · aux · RCA
Something that blocks openings
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- outletPoint of release
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- converterDevice that transforms input
transformer · current · wattage · amperage · prong · grounding · polarized · surge protector
Vehicle operator
- pluginModular software extension
- APISoftware communication standard
- middlewareInter-application bridging software
- wrapperOuter protective layer
interface · SDK · module · extension · framework · integration · bridge · shim
Serving multiple functions
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- all-in-oneCombined into one unit
- interchangeableAble to replace another
- adjustableAble to be changed
modular · convertible · cross-compatible · standardized · one-size-fits-all · generic · flexible · swappable
port
Docking place for ships
USB · HDMI · VGA · Ethernet · DisplayPort · Thunderbolt · lightning · aux · RCA · coaxial
plug
Something that blocks openings
converter · transformer · current · wattage · amperage · prong · grounding · polarized · surge protector · power strip
driver
Vehicle operator
- pluginModular software extension
- APISoftware communication standard
- middlewareInter-application bridging software
wrapper · interface · SDK · module · extension · framework · integration · bridge · shim · translator
multi-purpose
Serving multiple functions
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- all-in-oneCombined into one unit
- interchangeableAble to replace another
adjustable · modular · convertible · cross-compatible · standardized · one-size-fits-all · generic · flexible · swappable · multipurpose
fitting
Suitable or proper
union · elbow · tee · bushing · flange · compression · threaded · PVC · hose · barb
- connectionslink, links, connect, connection, tie
- electrical hardwareoutlet, plug, socket, wire, switch plate
- Tech Accessoriesphone charger, USB cable, screen protector, phone case, phone holder
- Chargingphone charging, wireless charging, fast charging, USB charging, charger
- rechargebattery, charger, plug, outlet, cord
- Temporary Additionstraining wheels, cast, bandage, splint, brace
adapterblocker
Something that obstructs
disconnector · incompatibility · barrier · obstruction · isolator
adapteroriginal
First or inventive
original equipment · built-in · essential · requirement · requisite
adapternon-conformist
One rejecting established customs
resistor · holdout · traditionalist · purist · opposition
- film adaptationMovie from prior source
- power adapterConverts electrical current for devices
- AC adapterConverts outlet power for electronics
- adaptive learningInstruction adjusting to learner
- travel adaptersDevices bridging incompatible outlets
- screen adaptationWork converted for cinema
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