adaptor
uh dap ter
- n device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
- Inching their way to the underside of Skylab's multiple docking adaptor section, which connects the ferry ship and the main workshop, they made their way to a balky, bowl-shaped .
- Whatever the ethics of the matter, the adaptor(s) bought precious centuries for the church to protect, extend and consolidate its influence.
- But this Broadway hit has an arresting light show, superb storytelling by director-adaptor Des McAnuff and that great Pete Townshend score.