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 ]
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[okutopasu] (n) (1) (abbr) octopus; (2) octopus regulator; alternate 2nd stage air pressure regulator used as an alternate air source in an emergency [Add to Longdo]
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