[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

regulator \reg"ula`tor\ -l?`t?r, n.
   1. one who, or that which, regulates.
      1913 webster

   2. mach. a contrivance for regulating and controlling
      motion, as:
      a the lever or index in a watch, which controls the
          effective length of the hairspring, and thus regulates
          the vibrations of the balance.
      b the governor of a steam engine.
      c a valve for controlling the admission of steam to the
          steam chest, in a locomotive.
          1913 webster

   3. a clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct
      time. see astronomical clock
      a, under clock.
          1913 webster

   4. a member of a volunteer committee which, in default of the
      lawful authority, undertakes to preserve order and prevent
      crimes; also, sometimes, one of a band organized for the
      comission of violent crimes. u.s.
      1913 webster

            a few stood neutral, or declared in favor of the
            regulators.                           --bancroft.
      1913 webster
see also:
astronomical clock clock 

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

regulator
     n 1: any of various controls or devices for regulating or
          controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
     2: a official responsible for control and supervision of a
        particular activity or area of public interest
     3: a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine as by
        controlling the supply of fuel syn: governor
see also:
governor 

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