controlador

Definitions of controlador
  1. noun
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
    synonyms: control
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    dial
    the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
    regulador
    any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
    interruptor
    control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
    válvula
    control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid
    estrangulador, válvula reguladora
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
    abertura
    a device that controls amount of light admitted
    flotador
    floating ball that controls level in a water tank
    espita, grifo, llave
    a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
    volante
    regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine
    botón
    an electrical switch operated by pressing
    seleccionador, selector
    a switch that is used to select among alternatives
    corredera
    valve that opens and closes a passageway by sliding over a port
    compuerta, esclusa, tapa
    regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
    volante
    a handwheel that is used for steering
    termostato
    a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat
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    mecanismo
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
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