English Explanatory Dictionary

garbage collector

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A worker who removes refuse, especially from properties.
  2. An algorithm, procedure or thread dedicated to garbage collection: reclaiming resources which are no longer in use.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

garbage collector garbage collectors garbage-collector

Synonyms

bin man GC dustman garbage man garbo refuse collector sanitation engineer trashman Kabaadi binman garbage collector garbageman trash man

Related words

garbage collect garbage collection
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