adj. Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.n. An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.n. The authority to act for another, especially when written.n. A measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of anothern. An interface for a service, especially for one that is remote, resource-intensive, or otherwise difficult to use directly.v. To serve as a proxy for.v. To function as a server for a client device, but pass on the requests to another server for service.n. A proximity mine; a mine that explodes when something approaches within a certain distance.