About The Word Regulator
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Regulator
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What's The Definition Of Regulator?
[n] a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
[n] any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. [n] a official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest Synonyms | Synonyms for Regulator: governor Related Terms | Find terms related to Regulator: See Also | aperture | ball cock | ballcock | control | controller | draft | escape | escape cock | escape valve | faucet | floodgate | flywheel | functionary | head gate | official | peg | penstock | petcock | register | relief valve | safety valve | sluice valve | sluicegate | thermoregulator | thermostat | timer | water gate Regulator In Webster's Dictionary \Reg"u*la`tor\ (-l?`t?r), n.
1. One who, or that which, regulates.
2. (Mach.) A contrivance for regulating and controlling
motion, as:
(a) The lever or index in a watch, which controls the
effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates
the vibrations of the balance.
(b) The governor of a steam engine.
(c) A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the
steam chest, in a locomotive.
3. A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct
time. See {Astronomical clock}
(a), under {Clock}.
4. A member of a volunteer committee which, in default of the
lawful authority, undertakes to preserve order and prevent
crimes; also, sometimes, one of a band organized for the
comission of violent crimes. [U.S.]
A few stood neutral, or declared in favor of the
Regulators. --Bancroft.
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