Laser

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈleɪz.É™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -eɪzÉ™(r)

From LASER, Acronym of light Originally called an optical maser.

Noun

1. A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

Synonyms

• LASER ( acronym of light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation )
• optical maser , optical MASER

Related terms

• antilaser
• lase
• Laserdisc, laser disc, laser disk
• laserless
• laserlike
• laser printer
• maser
• nonlaser
• quantum cascade laser

Full definition of laser

Verb

1. To cut with a laser
2. (sports) To throw with laser-like precision
• 2009, February 2, Dave Perkins, Steelers tiptoe past Cards, None was any more sensational than No.6, a fantastic 27-23 last-gasp win over the Arizona Cardinals, cemented by a brilliant toe-sticking TD catch by Santonio Holmes in the back of the end zone with 35 seconds remaining on a pass lasered by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈleɪs.É™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -eɪsÉ™(r)
• Homophones: lacer

From Latin

Alternative forms

• lasar

Noun

1. A gum resin obtained from certain umbelliferous plants.
2. Such a plant.

Related terms

• laserpicium
• Laserpithium

Anagrams

• earls
• lares
• rales
• reals