English dictionary

regulator

/'r/E/g/j//@/,l/eI/t/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

noun.artifact

Synonyms governor

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who, or that which, regulates.

noun

Source: webster1913