phaser /ˈfeɪzɚ/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •Fictional energy weapon, with multiple settings for degree of intensity, from the television series Star Trek (1966–69).Captain James Kirk: "Set your phaser on one quarter. I'll leave mine on stun." — 1966 •An electronic device that produces special effects on the sound produced by an electric guitar etc. •A phase modulator verb1 •To shoot with a phaser weapon. formsphasered · phasering · phasers
