1. Plural of phaser; devices that emit energy beams or waves, especially in science fiction.
Usage: science fiction; commonly associated with Star Trek
2. Electronic devices that shift the phase of a signal or wave, used in audio and telecommunications.
Usage: technical; audio engineering

Examples

• The crew set their phasers to stun before entering the alien vessel.
• In the science fiction show, phasers were the standard weapons for starship crews.
• Audio engineers use phasers to create special effects on guitar and vocal tracks.
• The synthesizer included built-in phasers for modulation effects.
• He aimed his phaser at the target and fired.