regulator

1. n. One who, or that which, regulates. Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

3. n. A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct time. See Astronomical clock (a), under Clock. Source: opted

4. 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. Source: opted

5. n. any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. Source: wordnet

6. n. an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest Source: wordnet

7. n. a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) Source: wordnet

8. 1. One who, or that which, regulates. 2. (Mach.) 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. 3. A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct time. See Astronomical clock (a), under Clock. 4. 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. [U.S.] A few stood neutral, or declared in favor of the Regulators. Bancroft. Source: webster

9. A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion, as: (a)The lever or index in a watch, which controls the effective length ofthe hairspring, and thus regulates the vibrations of the balance. (b)The governor of a steam engine. (c) A valve for controlling theadmission of steam to the steam chest, in a locomotive. Source: adambom

10. n:100 n. any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. n. an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest Source: ecdict

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