laser
/ˈleɪzər/
noun
- A device that produces a narrow, intense beam of light that can be used for cutting, surgery, reading data, or pointing at things.
- The presenter pointed at the slide with a red laser.
- The surgeon used a laser to remove the tumor with great precision.
- The barcode scanner uses a laser to read the product code.
Synonyms
verb
- To treat, cut, or remove something using a laser beam.
- They plan to laser the serial number off the metal part.
- The doctor will laser the scar to make it less visible.
- She decided to laser her unwanted hair permanently.
adjective
- Relating to or produced by a laser.
- The laser show lit up the night sky with colorful patterns.
- The laser printer produced crisp, clear text.
- Laser surgery is often less invasive than traditional methods.