extender

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   One who extends.

   • [Marc Jacobs] is a colonialist, an extender of brands, and in very good shape.
2. 2

   Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.

   • “Flour” routinely contained crushed stone or gypsum as a cheap extender.
3. 3

   Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.

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   1. 4

      Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.

      • Soy protein is used as a meat extender.
   2. 5

      A runner, or quick-draw.

   3. 6

      A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and…

      A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".

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