BUFFER — 6 letter word
buffer
The word buffer has 6 letters: B, U, F, F, E, R. It contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. Buffer has 1 anagram: rebuff. As a noun, it means "an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block".
6 letter word "buffer": B U F F E R — noun
Scrabble score: 14 Words With Friends score: 16
Letter analysis of buffer
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| F | 2 | Consonant | 4 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
2 vowels, 4 consonants, 5 unique letters
Definition of buffer
noun
- an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block Synonyms: buff
- a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact Synonyms: fender
- a power tool used to buff surfaces Synonyms: polisher
- (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device Synonyms: buffer storage, buffer store
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track Synonyms: fender, cowcatcher, pilot
- a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict Synonyms: buffer zone
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
verb
- to add a buffer to a solution "I buffered the saline solution so it would not burn my eyes."
- to protect from impact "I buffered the child from the effects of their parents' gambling." Synonyms: cushion, soften
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