governor, regulator
(noun) a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
regulator
(noun) any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
regulator
(noun) an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
Source: WordNet® 3.1
regulator (plural regulators)
A device that controls or limits something.
A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
(genetics) A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
(rail transport) A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
(historical) A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).
Source: Wiktionary
Reg"u*la`tor (-l`tr), n.
1. One who, or that which, regulates.
2. (Mach.)
Definition: 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’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
