ADJUSTER
Ad*just"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, adjusts.
ADJUSTING PLANE; ADJUSTING SURFACE
Adjusting plane or surface. (Aëronautics)
Defn: A small plane or surface, usually capable of adjustment but not of manipulation, for preserving lateral balance in an aëroplane or flying machine.
ADJUSTIVE
Ad*just"ive, a.
Defn: Tending to adjust. [R.]
ADJUSTMENT
Ad*just"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. ajustement. See Adjust.]
1. The act of adjusting, or condition of being adjusted; act of bringing into proper relations; regulation. Success depends on the nicest and minutest adjustment of the parts concerned. Paley.
2. (Law)
Defn: Settlement of claims; an equitable arrangement of conflicting claims, as in set-off, contribution, exoneration, subrogation, and marshaling. Bispham.