phaser en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
- /ˈfeɪzɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
* (science fiction): For the fictional weapon coined for Star Trek: originally a "ph(oton ma)ser," later changed canonically to a "phas(ed)-e(nergy) r(ectifier)" (of "nadions", not photons). * (phase modulation): phase + -er
Meanings
- An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
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Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).
His oddly reserved nature stands out [...]. Whyte sets his phaser on stun, not kill.
1995 July, THIS magazine, page 21:Giolitti's Gold Key art is widely admired, [...] and this is a terrific opportunity to pick up a page—set your phasers on bid.
2004, Hertiage Signature Auction #811, page 185:Captain James Kirk: "Set your phaser on one quarter. I'll leave mine on stun."
1966 September 8, George Clayton Johnson, The Man Trap (Star Trek), season 1, episode 1:I said, "Set phasers on be-a-bastard."
2009, Meg Gardiner, China Lake, →ISBN:A Bajoran rushed past with an armful of phaser rifles, another with a box of hand phasers.
1999, Dafydd ab Hugh, chapter 3, in Fallen Heroes [Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; 5], New York, N.Y.: Pocket Books:
- A phase modulator
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of PHASR.
alt of PHASR
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phasers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
set phasers to · multiphaser · polyphaser
Relateds
laser gun · particle rifle · laser cannon · particle gun · beam cannon · laser · ray gun · particle cannon · blaster gun · blaster pistol · particle weapon · laser rifle · blaster rifle · blaster · laser weapon · disintegrator · death ray · laser pistol · blaster cannon · death ray projector · beam weapon
Translations (1)
pt phaser (electronic music device)