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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhaser
/ˈfeɪ.zər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fictional energy weapon used in science fiction, particularly in the Star Trek franchise, that can stun or disintegrate targets.
"In the latest episode, the crew used their phasers to defend against the alien attack." - 2
A device that modulates the phase of a signal, often used in audio processing.
"The guitarist used a phaser effect to create a swirling sound in the music."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'phaser' is derived from the combination of 'phase' and the suffix '-er', originating in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of science fiction. It refers to a device that can alter the phase of energy waves, often depicted in futuristic settings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Phaser" is said worldwide
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Phaser
Transliteration: fazer
"Dans l'épisode, l'équipage a utilisé leurs phasers pour se défendre."
Phaser
Transliteration: faser
"Die Crew benutzte ihre Phaser zur Verteidigung."
Phaser
Transliteration: faser
"L'equipaggio ha usato i loro phaser per difendersi."
Phaser
Transliteration: faser
"La tripulación usó sus phasers para defenderse."
Phaser
Transliteration: faser
"A tripulação usou seus phasers para se defender."
फेज़र
Transliteration: phejar
"किस्से में, चालक दल ने अपने फेज़र का इस्तेमाल किया।"
相位器
Transliteration: xiàngwèi qì
"在这一集中，船员们使用了他们的相位器进行防御。"
페이저
Transliteration: peijeo
"이번 에피소드에서 승무원들은 페이저를 사용했습니다."
フェイザー
Transliteration: feizā
"エピソードで、乗組員はフェイザーを使用しました。"
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