word
Buffer
BUH-fur
/ˈbʌfɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
buffer
Dictionary meaning
An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block.
Examples
- I buffered the saline solution so it would not burn my eyes.
- I buffered the child from the effects of their parents' gambling.
Synonyms: buff
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