governor (n)
regulator#1 (n)

n03450018

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
Outgoing links
Hypernym control, controller
Derivationally related form governor → govern
Hyponym flywheel; timer
Incoming links
Hyponym control, controller
Hypernym flywheel; timer
Derivationally related form govern → governor

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