ejector

/ɪˈdʒɛktər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device or mechanism that is used to eject or throw something out, such as a shell, a bullet, or a projectile.

“The ejector on the spacecraft malfunctioned, causing the satellite to crash into the ocean.”

2. noun

A person or thing that ejects or throws something out, especially as part of their job or function.

“The ejector was a skilled marksman who could accurately fire his rifle from a moving vehicle.”

3. verb

To force or cause something to be thrown or ejected out of something, such as a container or a machine.

“The operator ejected the faulty part from the assembly line.”

Synonyms

  • discharger
  • launcher
  • projector

Antonyms

  • charger
  • loader