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adaptors
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a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own
- I bought a USB-C to HDMI adaptor so I could connect my laptop to the projector for the presentation.
- The audio adaptor allowed me to plug my headphones into the older model of my smartphone, which only had a standard headphone jack.
- When traveling abroad, it's essential to have a power adaptor that fits the electrical outlets of the country you're visiting.
- The adaptor I found at the electronics store enables me to connect my DSLR camera to my computer for easy photo transfers.
- After searching for hours, I finally found the right adaptor to connect my gaming console to the vintage television set.
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