extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər 
: one that extends: such as
a
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
b
: an added ingredient used to increase the bulk of a food (such as soup or meat)
Examples of extender in a Sentence
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Latex-ite’s 32-inch CSX 900 torch extender, which the company sells on its website for $59.99, keeps you and the cylinder upright but directs the flame down, into the crack.
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Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s where the Anker 321 outlet extender can help.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Mar. 2024
If your home is large, consider upgrading to a range extender or a mesh network: https://bit.ly/3U1Vwf3.
—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
The dainty 16-inch chain is 18-karat-gold-plated and comes with a two-inch extender.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Slaton was able to sit in the front seat of the car and buckle her seatbelt without an extender.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The Velcro closures allow for up to 9 inches of custom fit and a belly wrap extender (sold separately) provides an additional 9 inches of length.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
But in a surprise change-up, the Fusilier announcement also included the addition of a gasoline range extender option intended to help minimize the effects of range anxiety for potential buyers who prized the Grenadier and Quartermaster’s off-roading and overlanding capability.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Because this is the only tax vehicle around, any extenders that didn't make it into this bill may have missed their last chance.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
That’s where the Anker 321 outlet extender can help.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 18 Mar. 2024
If your home is large, consider upgrading to a range extender or a mesh network: https://bit.ly/3U1Vwf3.
—Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 22 Jan. 2024
The dainty 16-inch chain is 18-karat-gold-plated and comes with a two-inch extender.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2024
Slaton was able to sit in the front seat of the car and buckle her seatbelt without an extender.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
The Velcro closures allow for up to 9 inches of custom fit and a belly wrap extender (sold separately) provides an additional 9 inches of length.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
But in a surprise change-up, the Fusilier announcement also included the addition of a gasoline range extender option intended to help minimize the effects of range anxiety for potential buyers who prized the Grenadier and Quartermaster’s off-roading and overlanding capability.
—Michael Van Runkle, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Because this is the only tax vehicle around, any extenders that didn't make it into this bill may have missed their last chance.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
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Copy CitationKids Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
: something added to something else especially to make it go farther
meat extenders
Medical Definition
extender
noun
ex·tend·er
ik-ˈsten-dər
1
: a substance added to a product especially in the capacity of a diluent, adulterant, or modifier
2
: expander
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