spacers

/S P EY1 S ER0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    An object inserted to hold a space open in a row of items, e.g. beads or printed type.

  2. 2

    (medicine) A type of add-on device used by an asthmatic person to increase the effectiveness of a metered-dose inhaler.

  3. 3

    (science fiction) A person who works or lives in space.

  4. 4

    (slang) A forgetful person; one who spaces out.

  5. 5

    A bushing.

  6. 6

    (historical) An instrument for reversing a telegraphic current, especially in a marine cable, to increase the speed of transmission.