Found 4 items, similar to Buffer.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak) Definition: buff penggemar
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: buffer boper, menopang, menyangga, penyangga
English → English (WordNet) Definition: buffer buffer v 1: add a buffer (a solution); “buffered saline solution for the eyes” 2: protect from impact; “cushion the blow” [syn: cushion, soften] buffer n 1: an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH 2: an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track [syn: fender, cowcatcher, pilot] 3: (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system [syn: buffer storage , buffer store] 4: a power tool used to buff surfaces [syn: polisher] 5: a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to contact [syn: fender] 6: an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) [syn: buff]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Buffer Buffer \Buff"er\ (b[u^]f"[~e]r), n. [Prop a striker. See Buffet a blow.] 1. (Mech.) (a) An elastic apparatus or fender, for deadening the jar caused by the collision of bodies; as, a buffer at the end of a railroad car. (b) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus . [1913 Webster] 2. One who polishes with a buff. [1913 Webster] 3. A wheel for buffing; a buff. [1913 Webster] 4. A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man. [Colloq.] --Dickens. [1913 Webster] 5. (Chem.) a substance or mixture of substances which can absorb or neutralize a certain quantity of acid or base and thus keep the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution (as measured by pH) relatively stable. Sometimes the term is used in a medical context to mean antacid. [PJC] 6. (Computers) a data storage device or portion of memory used to temporarily store input or output data until the receiving device is ready to process it. [PJC] 7. any object or person that shields another object or person from harm, shock, or annoyance; as, the President's staff is his buffer from constant interruptions of his work. [PJC]