laser

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A device that produces a narrow, powerful beam of light.

   Surgeons can use a laser to perform delicate operations.

2. 2
   noun

   The beam of light produced by such a device.

   The security system used a network of invisible lasers.

3. 3
   verb

   To cut, treat, or remove something using a laser.

   She had her eyes lasered to correct her short sight.

From Latin laser.

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