Definition of getters:
(n) :
One who, or that which, gets.
(n) :
(object-oriented programming) A function used to retrieve the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the setter.
(n) :
(sciences) A material which is included in a vacuum system or device for removing gas by sorption.
(v) :
(sciences) To remove gas by sorption.
(n) :
(mining, historical) A miner who dug coal, contrasted with the putter, who took it to the surface.
(n) :
A surname from German.