definition of the word spacer

to space + -er

• Rhymes: -eɪsə(r)

spacer (plural spacers)

1. A person who works in space.
2. An object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items eg. beads.
3. A bushing.
4. (slang) A forgetful person.
5. (medicine) A type of add-on device used by an asthmatic person to increase the effectiveness of a metered-dose inhaler.

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