phaser
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phaser
- /ˈfeɪzɚ/ US
Sounds like phasor, PHASR · Rhymes with -eɪzə(ɹ)
Where it comes from
* (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
noun phasers
- 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). Captain James Kirk: "Set your phaser on one quarter. I'll leave mine on stun."
- A phase modulator
- Alternative form of PHASR
verb phasers · phasering · phasered
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To shoot with a phaser weapon.
Similar: phase
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noun electronic music device
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title = {phaser},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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