Definitions for actuator

actuator ac·tu·a·tor

Spelling: [ak-choo-ey-ter]
IPA: /ˈæk tʃuˌeɪ tər/

Actuator is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 163 anagrams from letters in actuator (aacorttu).

Definitions for actuator

noun

  1. a person or thing that actuates.
  2. a servomechanism that supplies and transmits a measured amount of energy for the operation of another mechanism or system.

Origin of actuator

First recorded in 1860-65; actuate + -or2

Examples for actuator

The "internal controller," the actuator of all spirits, according to the text: Who abiding in the soul, rules the soul within.

When I put enough voltage across its terminals, the actuator clicked down through the core.

Obviously, the actuator had smashed his transmitter, but left the receiver section intact.

He struggled with his vulcanized suit, trying to squeeze from under the actuator.

The tape moved on unperturbedly, reminding him to inspect the actuator bearings and extension rods.

Word Value for actuator
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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