extender

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to extend the length or reach of an object or body

  - "He used a ladder extender to reach the high shelf."
  - "The hose extender allowed us to connect two hoses of different sizes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extender
tender , sender , mender

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Variants

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extender , extenders

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'estendre', meaning 'to spread out' or 'to extend'

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Trivia

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1. The longest extender in the world is the Dockwise Vanguard, a heavy-lift ship with a length of 382 meters (1,253 feet).

2. The human spine acts like a natural extender, allowing us to reach and manipulate objects at different heights.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adapter: An adapter is a type of extender used to connect two different types of connectors or interfaces.

2. Extension cord: An extension cord is a long electrical cable with multiple outlets, used to extend the reach of a power source.

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Culture

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In literature, extenders are often used metaphorically to represent the idea of extending or prolonging something, such as in the phrase 'a loan extension' or 'an extension of one's lease'.

How to Memorize "extender"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tool or device that is used to extend the length or reach of an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extender' with the idea of extending or prolonging something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Extend Reach' to remember the meaning of 'extender'.

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