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regulator

Regulator is a 9 letter word which starts with the letter R and ends with the letter R for which we found 4 definitions.

Definition
(n.) One who or that which regulates.
(n.) A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion as: (a) The lever or index in a watch which controls the effective length of the hairspring and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance. (b) The governor of a steam engine. (c) A valve for controlling the admission of steam to the steam chest in a locomotive.
(n.) A clock or other timepiece used as a standard of correct time. See Astronomical clock (a) under Clock.
(n.) 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.

Syllable Information

The word regulator is a 9 letter word that has 4 syllable 's . The syllable division for regulator is: reg-u-la-tor


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