Actuator

What do we mean by actuator?

One that activates, especially a device responsible for actuating a mechanical device, such as one connected to a computer by a sensor link. noun

One who or that which actuates or puts in action. noun

One who actuates, or puts into action. noun

Something that actuates something else, especially a mechanism that causes a device to be switched on or off noun

The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive noun

A relay that controls the flow of electricity noun

A mechanism that puts something into automatic action noun

Something that actuates something else, especially a usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e. a mechanism) to be switched on or off, for example an electric motor that opens and closes a valve

The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive

A relay that controls the flow of electricity

Is an output device that was presented to the new generation of computer scientists by Ali. Ali is an educator that has compassionate love towards the world of computer science and technology. Headphones and speakers were also mentioned in the legendary presentation. The students got to learn the positives and negatives for each output device. Urban Dictionary

The electrical switches that contestants on the old school Nick show "GUTS" had to hit on their way up to the top of the Aggrocrag. If the contestant missed an actuator, they would be forced to go back down and hit the said actuator before they were permitted to finish. If anyone missed an actuator and had to go back they were pretty much out of luck; no chance of winning the piece of aggrocrag, unless they totally pwned their opponents in all the other challenges. Urban Dictionary

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(Noun): A technical name that can be applied to any instrument or device in which the correct name and function is not known. Urban Dictionary

A highly technical term for "pilot" on modern aircraft which essentially fly themselves. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to actuator:
actuator, actuate, activator, actuation, actuated, actuators, actuates, acutiator, actuar, aequator.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word actuator:
actuation, solenoid, servo, telescoping, piezoelectric, pinion, pneumatic, spool, camshaft, damper, valve, hydraulic, screw, diaphragm, nozzle, valves, yaw, dielectric, linkage, mechanically, torque, throttle, coil, nut, rotate, rotor, sensor, disk, piston, rotary, controller, rudder, linear, boost, cylinder, clutch, vibration, impedance, motor, rigid, magnet, feedback, thrust, bearings, ignition, robot, robotics, mechanical, intake, amplifier, manually, threads, exhaust, plasma, fluid, acceleration, stroke, mechanism, angular, brake, micro, adjust, motion, compressed, turbo, desired, shaft, timing, propeller, usaf, vacuum, turbine, voltage, intelligent, device, proportional, mounting, controls, electrical, contacts, electromagnetic, input, displacement, mirrors, spinning, gear, switch, converting, convert, lift, muscles, rotating, controlled, pressure, pump, steering, muscle, flexible, load, loop.

Words that rhyme with actuator:
coordinator, mater, cater, curator, later, operator, perpetrator, indicator, generator, accelerator, administrator, traitor, crater, equator, elevator, facilitator, dictator, denominator, mediator, gaiter, waiter, refrigerator, moderator, alligator, navigator, creator, agitator, incubator, greater, instigator, translator, pater, escalator, accumulator, manipulator, decatur, calculator, collaborator, defibrillator, regulator, gladiator, radiator, amphitheater, gator, educator, commentator, fetor, arbitrator, aviator, tater, terminator, stator, skater, innovator, hater, oscillator, investigator, carburetor, activator, percolator, alternator, baiter, freighter, insulator, locator, respirator, simulator, legislator, ventilator, communicator, procrastinator, amphitheatre, incinerator, originator, excavator, rater, slater, detonator, eighter, grater, mercator, animator, illuminator, imitator, decorator, stater, illustrator, liquidator, estimator, applicator, speculator, integrator, infiltrator, exterminator, litigator, negotiator, demonstrator, fabricator, viator, plater.

Adjectives that are often used to describe actuator:
hydraulic, linear, piezoelectric, pneumatic, rotary, electrostatic, single, electric, mechanical, magnetic, electromagnetic, electromechanical, acting, thermal, type, typical, electrohydraulic, controlled, electrical, virtual, joint, secondary, vertical, micro, fine, final, axis, corresponding, coil, operated, valve, conventional, integrated, magnetostrictive, horizontal, piezoceramic, mass, smart, coarse, digital, ceramic, sensor, idle, diaphragm, optical, multilayered, ideal, driven, collocated, based, electronic, variable, rotational, stage, suitable, hybrid, distributed, artificial, manual, dynamic, automatic, sensing, remote, compact, rear, modal, vane, parallel, powered, nonlinear.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective actuator:
system, systems, assembly, path, networks, pair, control, disk, mirror, combination, test, element, link, device, width, configuration, structure.

Consonant match to actuator:
actuate a.

Words that sound like actuator:
actuator, actuators, actuating, activator, acuate, acuter, actuate, atwitter, atwater, acteur.