actuator

Found in thesaurus: mechanism
No results for "actuator" were found in Additional

Babylon EnglishDownload this dictionary
actuator
n. person or thing which actuates, activator

English Wikipedia - The Free EncyclopediaDownload this dictionary
Actuator
An actuator is a type of motor that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system.

See more at Wikipedia.org...


© This article uses material from Wikipedia® and is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License and under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License
WordNet 2.0Download this dictionary
actuator

Noun
1. a mechanism that puts something into automatic action
(hypernym) mechanism
(hyponym) rotary actuator, positioner
(derivation) trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off


Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Actuator
(n.)
One who actuates, or puts into action.
  

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. About
NATO AAP6 (2004)Download this dictionary
actuator
A mechanism that furnishes the force required to displace a control surface or other control element. 1/1/80
 
servocommande
Dispositif fournissant la force nécessaire au déplacement d'une gouverne ou de tout autre appareil de commande. 1/1/80