control (n)
controller (n)

n03096960

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
examples the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
I turned the controls over to her
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Hypernym mechanism
Derivationally related form control → control
Hyponym cruise control; dial; disk controller; governor, regulator; handwheel; joystick; regulator; switch, electric switch, electrical switch; valve
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Hypernym cruise control; dial; disk controller; governor, regulator; handwheel; joystick; regulator; switch, electric switch, electrical switch; valve
Hyponym mechanism
Derivationally related form control → control

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