English Explanatory Dictionary

manipulator

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates.
  2. A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.
  3. A puppeteer, especially one controlling marionettes.

Pronunciation

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manipulator.wav

Word forms

manipulator manipulators

Etymology

From manipulate + -or.

Derived words

master-slave manipulator micromanipulator nanomanipulator telemanipulator
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