Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In electricity, a device for bringing alternating generators or motors into the same phase.
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- noun music An
electronic device that producesspecial effects on thesound produced by anelectric guitar etc.
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Examples
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This remark was immediately rendered in the Mercan language by his Translator, except for the word "phaser," for which there was no Mercan equivalent.
The Abode of Life Lee Correy 1990
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This remark was immediately rendered in the Mercan language by his Translator, except for the word "phaser," for which there was no Mercan equivalent.
The Abode of Life Lee Correy 1990
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The National Post has a fun article about William Shatner, called His phaser is set to fun.
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The National Post has a fun article about William Shatner, called His phaser is set to fun.
December 2007 2007
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The phaser was a flashlight, with silouette disks of a Klingon ship and other such stuff.
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"Because a phaser is a pinpoint blast of concentrated light," explained Soleta.
Dark Allies Peter David 1999
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The cerebral shock from the phaser was our biggest concern, but you responded well to treatment.
Mind Meld Vornholt, John 1997
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“It looks like you are threatening your captain with a phaser, which is a court-martial offense, Commander.”
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
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“It looks like you are threatening your captain with a phaser, which is a court-martial offense, Commander.”
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
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“It looks like you are threatening your captain with a phaser, which is a court-martial offense, Commander.”
Star Trek: A Rock and a Hard Place Peter David 1990
alexz commented on the word phaser
In Star-Trek, it's the handheld ray gun which operates like a laser, disintegrates objects, and has a stun setting.
December 31, 2012
bilby commented on the word phaser
Oooh, we have a list for this.
December 31, 2012