English Explanatory Dictionary

positioner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which positions.
  2. Any mechanical device used to position something.
  3. The part of a control valve used to control the opening or closing of the actuator based on electric, or pneumatic signals.

Word forms

positioner positioners

Etymology

From position + -er.

Derived words

micropositioner nanopositioner

Translations

Italian: posizionatore
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