control 9
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
Examples
- 1.the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
- 2.I turned the controls over to her
Hypernym
mechanism 5
noun
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
EnglishDerivationally related form
control 3
verb
handle and cause to function
Hyponym
cruise control 1
noun
control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed
dial 2
noun
the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
(computer science) a circuit or chip that translates commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive
governor 2
noun
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
handwheel 2
noun
control consisting of a wheel whose rim serves as the handle by which a part is operated
