BUFFERS Synonyms

• a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity

• a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge

• the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)

• a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp

• a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

• a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched

• temporary living quarters

• the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger

• add details to

• walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

• line or stuff with soft material

• add padding to

• a person who cares for persons or property

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

• make safe

• escort safely

• a protective covering or structure

• armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

• hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

• protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

• hold back a thought or feeling about

• a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

• a low metal guard to confine falling coals to a hearth

• a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

• a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

• the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle

• a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

• protect from impact

• someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

• a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor

• a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors

• something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies

• small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner

• an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track

• operate an airplane

• act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance

• a power tool used to buff surfaces

• make (images or sounds) soft or softer

• lessen in force or effect

• give in, as to influence or pressure

• protect from impact

• make less severe or harsh

• make soft or softer

• become soft or softer

• (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

• (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

• a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict