English Explanatory Dictionary

phaser

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
  2. Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).
  3. A phase modulator
  4. Alternative form of PHASR.
verb
  1. To shoot with a phaser weapon.

Pronunciation

/ˈfeɪzɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-phaser.wav

Word forms

phaser phasers phasering phasered

Etymology

* (science fiction): For the fictional weapon coined for Star Trek: originally a "ph(oton ma)ser," later changed canonically to a "phas(ed)-e(nergy) r(ectifier)" (of "nadions", not photons). * (phase modulation): phase + -er

Synonyms

phase

Related words

beam cannon beam weapon blaster blaster cannon blaster gun blaster pistol blaster rifle death ray death ray projector disintegrator laser laser cannon laser gun laser pistol laser rifle laser weapon particle cannon particle gun particle rifle particle weapon ray gun

Derived words

multiphaser polyphaser set phasers to
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