Definition of PHASER

phaser

Plural: phasers

Noun

  • An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc.
  • Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).
  • A phase modulator
  • Alternative form of PHASR.

Verb

  • To shoot with a phaser weapon.

Origin / Etymology

* (science fiction): For the fictional weapon coined for Star Trek: originally a "ph(oton ma)ser," later changed canonically to a "phas(ed)-e(nergy) r(ectifier)" (of "nadions", not photons).
* (phase modulation): phase + -er

Synonyms

phase

Scrabble Score: 11

phaser: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
phaser: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
phaser: not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

phaser: valid Words With Friends Word