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deflater

deflater

4.8
A tool or person that lets air out of things like tires
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfleɪtər/
translation icon : desinflador
  • A simple deflater can help you quickly release air from inflatable mattresses.

Examples

  • The deflater quickly released air from the balloon.

  • I need a deflater for my air mattress.

  • The mechanic used a deflater to reduce the tire pressure.

  • After the game, the coach handed the deflater to a player to pack up the balls.

  • The mechanic used a deflater to reduce the tire pressure.

  • A simple deflater can help you quickly release air from inflatable mattresses.

  • After the game, the coach handed the deflater to a player to pack up the balls.

Synonyms

evacuator
vsdeflater
  • Specialized
7.7

A tool that removes liquids or gases from a place

lets air out specifically to make something less inflated

Antonyms

inflater
4.3

A hand pump that puts air into tires or balls

How Fast

to puncture
50 3.9
deflater
4.8
valve
  • Specialized
153 4.1

Surface Forms

deflater singular
deflaters plural

Morphology

deflater = deflate (transparent) = deflate + er

Agentive '-er' attached to the verb 'deflate' yields a device or person that literally lets air out; the meaning is directly inferable.

Etymology

Deflater comes from de- 'down' or 'remove' and flate like in inflate 'to fill with air'. A deflater is literally something that 'lets air out' of a tire or mattress, so it makes them less full and lowers the pressure.