modem
— Noun
– English
~ (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
moderate
— Noun
– English
~ a person who takes a position in the political center
moderate gale
— Noun
– English
~ wind moving 32-38 knots; 7 on the Beaufort scale
moderate breeze
— Noun
– English
~ wind moving 13-18 knots; 4 on the Beaufort scale
moderate
— Verb
– English
~ make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
moderate
— Verb
– English
~ make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
moderate
— Verb
– English
~ preside over; "John moderated the discussion"
moderate
— Verb
– English
~ make less fast or intense; "moderate your speed"