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noun
Agent noun of manipulate; one who manipulates.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: agent, form-of
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noun
A device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A puppeteer, especially one controlling marionettes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a person who handles things manually
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul
Narrower terms: twiddler, fiddler
noun
an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: operator
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: causal agent, cause, causal agency
Narrower terms: company operator, driver, elevator operator, engineer, locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver, hoister, jockey, motorman, radio operator, switchman, telegrapher, telegraphist, telegraph operator, telephone operator, telephonist, switchboard operator
History
From manipulate + -or.
Across languages
24 source translations are retained for this English entry.
