lengthener

UK
/ˈleŋθənə/
US
/ˈlɛŋθənər/

Translations

lengthenernoun
lengtheners
pl
UK
/ˈleŋθənə/
US
/ˈlɛŋθənər/
He used a lengthener to extend the cable.
Он использовал удлинитель, чтобы удлинить кабель.
lengtheneradjective
UK
/ˈleŋθənə/
US
/ˈlɛŋθənər/
Used attributively before nouns to denote a device, substance, or agent that lengthens.

Definitions

lengthenernoun
A substance or device used to increase the length of something.
The tailor used a lengthener to extend the hem of the dress.
A person or thing that makes something longer in duration or extent.
The editor acted as a lengthener by adding more content to the article.
lengtheneradjective
Serving to increase the length of something; used for lengthening.
The mechanic fitted a lengthener bracket to the exhaust pipe.