equaliser
World English Dictionary
equalizer or equaliser (ˈiːkwəˌlaɪzə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person or thing that equalizes, esp a device to counterbalance opposing forces |
| 2. | an electronic network introduced into a transmission circuit to alter its response, esp to reduce distortion by equalizing its response over a specified frequency range |
| 3. | sport a goal, point, etc, that levels the score |
| 4. | slang (US) a weapon, esp a gun |
| equaliser or equaliser | |
| —n | |
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| equaliser | |
noun | |
| 1. | electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion [syn: equalizer] |
| 2. | a weight that balances another weight [syn: counterweight] |
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Equaliser
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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