operator (n)
manipulator (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 18
def an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
examples the operator of the switchboard
Outgoing links
Hypernym causal agent, cause, causal agency
Derivationally related form operator → operate
Hyponym company operator; driver; elevator operator; engineer, locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver; hoister; jockey; motorman; radio operator; switchman; telegrapher, telegraphist, telegraph operator; telephone operator, telephonist, switchboard operator
Incoming links
Hyponym causal agent, cause, causal agency
Hypernym company operator; driver; elevator operator; engineer, locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver; hoister; jockey; motorman; radio operator; switchman; telegrapher, telegraphist, telegraph operator; telephone operator, telephonist, switchboard operator
Derivationally related form operate → operator

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