Words Like REGULATOR

We have put together a list of words that are similar to REGULATOR.

11 Alternative Words Similar to regulator

1 Control Noun      Synonym Words Like Control
2 Functionary Noun      Synonym Words Like Functionary
3 Official Noun      Synonym Words Like Official
4 Clock Noun      Variant Words Like Clock
5 Petcock Noun      Hyponym
6 Escape Noun      Hyponym Words Like Escape
7 Register Noun      Hyponym Words Like Register
8 Draft Noun      Hyponym Words Like Draft
9 Thermostat Noun      Hyponym
10 Thermoregulator Noun      Hyponym
11 Flywheel Noun      Hyponym

10 definitions of regulator

1 One who, or that which, regulates.
2 A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion.
3 The lever or index in a watch, which controls the effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance.
4 The governor of a steam engine.
5 A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the steam chest, in a locomotive.
6 A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct time. See Astronomical clock (a), under Clock.
7 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.
8 any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
9 a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
10 an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
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