servomotor

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English - English
An electric motor in a servomechanism, especially one which incorporates feedback so it accurately positions the device
A motor that controls the action of the mechanical device in a servomechanism
{i} motor which serves as a control device in a servomechanism
In a Whitehead torpedo, a compressed-air motor, for moving the rudders so as to correct deviations from the course
A relay apparatus; An auxiliary motor, regulated by a hand lever, for quickly and easily moving the reversing gear of a large marine engine into any desired position indicated by that of the hand lever, which controls the valve of the motor
servomotors
plural of servomotor
servomotor

    Hyphenation

    ser·vo·mo·tor

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    [ 's&r-vO-"mO-t&r ] (noun.) 1889. French servo-moteur, from Latin servus slave, servant + French -o- + moteur motor, from Latin motor one that moves; more at MOTOR.
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