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phaser.

An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfeɪzɚ/General-American
  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.

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Where this word comes from

* (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

verb/ˈfeɪzɚ/General-American
  1. To shoot with a phaser weapon.

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Where this word comes from

* (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

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