Buffer and Hook

noun

• Chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH. (
• A neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict.
  • synonyms: buffer zone
• An inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track.
  • synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, pilot
• 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)
  • synonyms: buffer storage, buffer store
• A power tool used to buff surfaces.
  • synonyms: polisher
• A cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact.
  • synonyms: fender
• An implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring.
  • synonyms: buff

verb

• Add a buffer (a solution. )
  • usage: "buffered saline solution for the eyes"
• Protect from impact.
  • usage: "cushion the blow"
  • synonyms: cushion, soften

adjective

• Of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather.
  • synonyms: buff

• (n.) One who polishes with a buff.
• (n.) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus.
• (n.) A good-humored, slow-witted fellow; -- usually said of an elderly man.
• (n.) A wheel for buffing; a buff.
• (n.) 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.

anything that stands between two other things. For example, an inventory' BUFFER' would be additional inventory over and above committed or planned inventory. The inventory buffer will act as an inventory reserve to ensure that sufficient inventory is available when and if required, i. E., the buffer inventory stands between committed inventory and' out-of-stock' status.

noun

• A catch for locking a door.
• A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook.
  • synonyms: crotchet
• Anything that serves as an enticement.
  • synonyms: bait, come-on, lure, sweetener
• A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something.
  • synonyms: claw
• A curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something.
• A golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer.
  • usage: "he took lessons to cure his hooking"
  • synonyms: draw, hooking
• A short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent.
• A basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket.
  • synonyms: hook shot

verb

• Fasten with a hook.
• Rip off; ask an unreasonable price.
  • synonyms: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob
• Make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle.
  • usage: "She sat there crocheting all day"
  • synonyms: crochet
• Hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left.
• Take by theft.
  • usage: "Someone snitched my wallet"
  • synonyms: snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom
• Make off with belongings of others.
  • synonyms: pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, sneak, filch, nobble, lift
• Hit with a hook.
  • usage: "His opponent hooked him badly"
• Catch with a hook.
  • usage: "hook a fish"
• To cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug.
  • synonyms: addict
• Secure with the foot.
  • usage: "hook the ball"
• Entice and trap.
  • usage: "The car salesman had snared three potential customers"
  • synonyms: snare
• Approach with an offer of sexual favors.
  • usage: "he was solicited by a prostitute"; "The young man was caught soliciting in the park"
  • synonyms: solicit, accost

• (n.) That part of a hinge which is fixed to a post, and on which a door or gate hangs and turns.
• (n.) A piece of metal or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc.
• (n.) An implement for cutting grass or grain; a sickle; an instrument for cutting or lopping; a billhook.
• (n.) A snare; a trap.
• (v.t.) To steal.
• (v.t.) To seize or pierce with the points of the horns, as cattle in attacking enemies; to gore.
• (n.) A field sown two years in succession.
• (n.) See Eccentric, and V-hook.
• (v.i.) To bend; to curve as a hook.
• (v.t.) To catch or fasten with a hook or hooks; to seize, capture or hold, as with a hook, especially with a disguised or baited hook; hence, to secure by allurement or artifice; to entrap; to catch; as, to hook a dress; to hook a trout.
• (n.) The projecting points of the thigh bones of cattle; -- called also hook bones.
• (n.) A spit or narrow cape of sand or gravel turned landward at the outer end; as, Sandy Hook.
• (v.i.) To move or go with a sudden turn;.
• (v.i.) to make off; to clear out; -- often with it.