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actuator Synonyms
Another word for actuator
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• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical device, motor, or component that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system, typically by converting energy (such as electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic) into physical motion.
Usage Example
"The aerospace engineer determined that a faulty hydraulic motor was preventing the aircraft's landing gear from deploying properly."
Strong
motor
Weak
drive
mechanism
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Actuator. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/actuator