regulator
10 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #28,915
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹˈɛɡjʌlˌeɪtɝː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural regulators
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
elevatoroperatorinvestigatorgeneratorrefrigeratoralligatorperpetratordetonatoradministratorcommentatorradiatoracceleratornavigatorgladiatornegotiatorcoordinator
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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