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Meaning of "twofer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TWOFER

twofer  [ˈtuːfə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TWOFER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Twofer is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TWOFER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Twofer

A twofer is a cabling device used in theatrical stage lighting. It allows two stage lighting instruments to be connected to one circuit. It is wired in parallel, such that voltage is unchanged in the twofer, and current is split and divided over two connectors. Twofers are used in conjunction with cables with the same types of connectors. The name is a corruption of the phrase "Two For One".

Definition of twofer in the English dictionary

The first definition of twofer in the dictionary is a coupon that entitles you to buy two tickets, esp for a play, for the price of one. Other definition of twofer is two items sold together for the same price as each of the items sold singly. Twofer is also an offer or a situation that yields an additional benefit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TWOFER


calc-tufa
ˈkælkˌtuːfə
chufa
ˈtʃuːfə
doofer
ˈduːfə
flameproofer
ˈfleɪmˌpruːfə
hoofer
ˈhuːfə
loofa
ˈluːfə
loofah
ˈluːfə
mothproofer
ˈmɒθˌpruːfə
proofer
ˈpruːfə
roofer
ˈruːfə
spoofer
ˈspuːfə
subwoofer
ˈsʌbˌwuːfə
tufa
ˈtjuːfə
waterproofer
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːfə
woofer
ˈwuːfə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TWOFER

two-way
two-way mirror
two-way street
two-wheeler
TWOC
twoccer
twoccing
twocker
twocking
twoer
twofold
twofoldness
twoness
twonie
twopence
twopenceworth
twopenny
twopenny piece
twopenny-halfpenny
twosome

WORDS THAT END LIKE TWOFER

bank transfer
buffer
chemin de fer
confer
differ
do-it-yourselfer
Fraunhofer
gofer
golfer
lucifer
offer
on offer
prefer
refer
sniffer
special offer
suffer
surfer
transfer
wafer

Synonyms and antonyms of twofer in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «twofer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TWOFER

Find out the translation of twofer to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of twofer from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «twofer» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

twofer
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

twofer
570 millions of speakers

English

twofer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

twofer
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

twofer
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

twofer
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

twofer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

twofer
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

twofer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Twofer
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

twofer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一石二鳥
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

일석이조
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Loro
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

twofer
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

twofer
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दोन जोडीदार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

twofer
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

twofer
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

twofer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

twofer
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

twofer
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

twofer
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

twofer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

twofer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

twofer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of twofer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TWOFER»

The term «twofer» is regularly used and occupies the 55.700 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TWOFER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about twofer

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TWOFER»

Discover the use of twofer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to twofer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Clinician’s Manual: Treatment of Hypertension: Third Edition
To. twofer. or. not. to. twofer? The two-for-one therapeutic concept or, namely, to treat two conditions with one drug, is attractive for a variety of reasons; among these are a reduction in adverse effects, the number ofpills, and cost. Physicians  ...
Franz H. Messerli, 2011
2
Texas Monthly
The creative twofer mind at work is superbly illustrated by Bob Manning's Troy Texaco: in the glass case that lesser minds would use for Snickers bars, Manning stocks a tarantula preserve. Duke the brown bear - and a menagerie that includes.
3
Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang
twofer. twopenny. twopenny. upright. two-time. tyee. unstick unstuck unt untogether up-and-downer. 1991–. [From the initial letters of take without (the) owner's consent.] twofer noun Also too-, -fah, -for, -fur. US 1 A cigar sold at two for a quarter; ...
John Ayto, John Simpson, 2010
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The Army's "twofer": The Dual Role of the Interim Force
Explains the two roles of the Interim Force--to provide a rapidly deployable, highly lethal and highly mobile ground force capable of full-spectrum operations in a joint and coalition environment and to serve as a bridge from the heavier ...
James M. Dubik, Institute of Land Warfare (Association of the United States Army), 2001
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New York Magazine
TWOFER. BY VALERIE TAYLOR AND ANN BERLIN "She always let me eat the filling." Do you need. transfer. Those who subscribe to the catalogue will also be on the list to receive catalogues from the house's Geneva, Paris, and Hong Kong  ...
6
Billboard
(Korvette's in New York is offering a record "twofer" for $3.59.) Initial release is seven titles, including "The Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie," "The Best of the Chicago Blues," "Ian & Sylvia — Greatest Hits," "The Best of Eric Andersen," "Doc Watson on ...
7
Don't Let Mom See This: The Poetry and Musings Of
TWOFER. same heft same height same muscle firmness, same pointy shoes, same pretty bellies similar physical grace, inner depths, mentality, sense of beauty different mysteries flavors spices arrive in the same minute still greeting jillian ...
Hsu Doh Nymh, 2012
8
Infertility For Dummies
Other clinics advertise a “twofer” deal, offering two cycles for the price of one for a limited time when they open a new office. As long as the office is a reputable one, you have nothing to lose by signing up for this offer. If the clinic doesn't have a ...
Sharon Perkins, RN, Jackie Meyers-Thompson, Richard Paulson, 2011
9
Bygone Chronicle: Once Upon A Time...
Ten. Twofer. Married. friends who have the same first names are remarkably rare. Sam and Bella. Bella and Sam. The names were interchangeable and our friendship close. When we went out to dinner together, two heads always turned  ...
Stanley J. Antonoff, 2010
10
Billboard
Our twofer sets on Milestone, Prestige, and Fantasy are a basic library for the jazz lover, neophyte or veteran. The best music from the best musicians of our time is here in economical, well recorded and packaged double LP sets. ..the original ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TWOFER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term twofer is used in the context of the following news items.
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A July 4th twofer: How to swing a last-minute menu; how to use …
This is the holiday weekend in which plans can change in an instant: Bad weather cancels flights, unexpected guests pop into town, you're invited to Bring ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
2
Here's One "Twofer" Statue for the Left to Tear Down
That's Religious Liberty by Jacob Moses Ezekiel, a sculpture symbolizing religious freedom done for the Bnai Brit on the Centennial of Independence. «FrontPage Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Twofer! You Have to See Amal Clooney's Chic Night-to-Day …
It's official! Amal Clooney is queen of the night-to-day transformation. We spotted George's leading lady out in London wearing her third and fourth street style ... «E! Online, Jun 15»
4
Political trips and official business: a favourite political 'twofer'
The prime minister's travel agenda these days is a neat package of taxpayer-paid photo opportunities paired with Conservative rallies -- a popular twofer in ... «CTV News, May 15»
5
Newsonomics: Quartz expands into Africa, with a twofer strategy
Newsonomics: Quartz expands into Africa, with a twofer strategy. It's one of a number of media companies that are beginning to view Africa as a market, not just ... «Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard, Mar 15»
6
Coastal razor clam digs begin Monday, and diggers will get a "twofer
The next coastal razor clam digs were approved, and will provide an opportunity to dig clams at night on March 20 followed by a morning dig on March 21. «The Seattle Times, Mar 15»
7
Former Homeland Security head calls proposed Inglewood NFL …
Former secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge described an NFL stadium at Hollywood Park as a “terrorist event 'twofer'” in a recent analysis that is heavily ... «OCRegister, Feb 15»
8
Ceres: Bright spot on dwarf planet is a twofer, NASA spacecraft finds
NASA's Dawn spacecraft has snapped even clearer views of Ceres, but its surface just keeps getting curiouser and curiouser. A strange bright spot on the dwarf ... «Los Angeles Times, Feb 15»
9
DHS shutdown twofer: Burning money and morale at the same time
This column was originally published on Jeff Neal's blog, ChiefHRO.com, and was republished here with permission from the author. Photo courtesy of Jeff Neal. «FederalNewsRadio.com, Feb 15»
10
Gardener's Twofer: First Ketchup 'N' Fries Plant Hits U.S. Market
Love growing potatoes and tomatoes? This spring, gardeners in the U.S. (and Europe) will be able to get both tuber and fruit from a single plant. It even has a ... «NPR, Feb 15»

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