governor 2

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

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

Synonyms

regulator 3
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

Derivationally related form

govern 1

verb

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

Hyponym

flywheel 1

noun

regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine

timer 3

noun

a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times

centrifugal governor 1

noun

a specific type of governor that controls the speed of an engine by regulating the amount of fuel (or working fluid) admitted, so as to maintain a near-constant speed, irrespective of the load or fuel-supply conditions.