adapter

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At another foundation a bit north, the greenbelt soils were weak, so Liberty ordered a custom spool-shaped steel adapter, so extra-strength bolts could be fastened through wider bolt-holes.

From Seattle Times

Note to future adapters: Gentleness can indeed be more theatrically enthralling than empty boldness.

From Los Angeles Times

However, some of them are slower chargers at hotels, restaurants and other destinations that are already available to owners of other car brands if they buy an adapter.

From New York Times

Tesla drivers can purchase an adapter to connect with the U.S. standard "Combined Charging System" or CCS chargers but people who don't own a Tesla can't do the same with Superchargers.

From Reuters

“We’re sort of a late adapter to that work,” Lewis said of police alternatives, noting that other cities have gotten further in implementing alternatives to policing.

From Seattle Times