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Definition of cloner

cloner

/ˈkloʊnər/
clon · er
Plural:cloners
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• noun

1

A software utility, hardware device, or manufacturer that creates exact duplicates of digital data, hard drives, or electronic systems.

Example

"The IT technician used a specialized disk cloner to back up the entire server before upgrading the hardware."

2

A scientist, laboratory, or entity that produces genetically identical copies of cells, tissues, or whole organisms.

Example

"The bioethics committee established strict guidelines that every commercial animal cloner must follow."

3

A horticultural container or aeroponic device designed to root plant cuttings and propagate genetically identical plants.

Example

"She placed the fresh basil stems into an automated plant cloner until healthy white roots developed."

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• Rhymes for cloner

• Nearby Words

clomp
clompy
clone
cloner
cloning
clonk
clonky

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cloner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cloner
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