The main generator is still down but the backup and batteries are holding out. ❋ Unknown (2010)
I played with the title generator myself, and here are my favorites. ❋ Unknown (2007)
DLB reader Philip turned me on to this old school Atari 2600 game label generator which to be fair, he found over at Mike’s and now I’ve wasted a whole bunch of time screwing around. ❋ David Campbell (2007)
There is a title generator tool built in which allows creations of titles without any third party software. ❋ Michael Arrington (2005)
A name generator , courtesy of Slate.com, lets you test your ability to determine which out of three dishes was actually featured at el Bulli from 1983 to 2005. ❋ Madeleine White (2011)
Bob McKenzie, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for GameStop Corp commented that, «With consumer demand for Halo 3 and related products, we expect it to be the biggest video game title generator in GameStop’s history.» ❋ Unknown (2009)
I’ve finished a little part of it, I mean the core of the word generator, which is seeking to compete with the proprietary Random Word Generator, from Gammadyne corp. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Once we had returned to Opa Locka, I went online to the name generator website to destroy your child’s life and learned that Jobu meant “one who is born to create storms.” ❋ Sabrina Lamb (2010)
It becomes obvious instantly if an electric generator is out of sync with the system. ❋ Unknown (2009)
On the other hand, the only time anyone purchases a generator is when their power goes out. ❋ Unknown (2009)
An easier and less distracting generator is at [colorschemedesigner. com] And it lets you save as HTML+CSS, XML, text, ACO and PAL (GIMP). penguiniator howardyeend ❋ Unknown (2009)
Hey, how about a very, very small gas engine that has a built in generator to charge up the batteries in case of and emergency. ❋ Unknown (2009)
The new logo generator is from some web design company — not us. ❋ Unknown (2009)
One essential element to a wind generator is Neodymium magnets. ❋ Unknown (2010)
Campers shopping for one should verse themselves in generator terminology and determine what they are going to use the generator for before they go shopping. ❋ Unknown (2009)
[Stop playing] with your generator ❋ Nicole (2004)
uglypeople.[com] ❋ Yaaa Mama (2003)
Ex 1: Remember [basic becky], her sh*t is old that she has become generic.
Ex2: person 1: omg she is [so BASIC]! Person 2: [oh please] that would be a compliment to her, she is straight up Generic… ❋ Gmoneyx3 (2015)
Non-Millennial: All Millennials are so PC it hurts.
Millennial: Uh, I’m part of [Generation Y] and I don’t even give [two shits] about political correctness.
Non-Millennial: Really?
Millennial: Yeah. Instead of going with [generation generalization], how about we all just stop generalizing the hell out of different generations and actually work together to make this world a much better place for us to live in. ❋ CelticEagle (2019)
The general, dubbed el ghhheneral (Spanish for the general) during the Cold War, was Americas secret weapon in case of a soviet nuclear attack. If it ever reaches its full potential of girth and length it is capable of world annihilation. This was a key factor in ensuring a victory and discouraging the more widespread adoption of communism. The general, or gran [polla], is also credited with averting [the Cuban missile crisis] and the Russian flop in the [miracle on ice] game of 1980.
The general, with its numerous veins and capillaries, is able to pump 21,000 gallons of blood per second through its enlarged tissue. Far surpassing the average per gallon of water output that the beloved eyesore that is niagra falls manages ❋ Heinous Gypsy (2015)
[rules]: no [memes] in #[general] ❋ JarvisBanned (2020)
[Taylor] gave me a [generous] amount of [cash] for my trip. ❋ #Hugatree (2017)
Ad by prostitute: «Young attractive woman specify height, weight, bra size, hair color, eye color, looking for a generous man. I am in my early twenties and I feel like I need a mature man who is serious and in control of his life.»
Ad by potential client: «Mature, suburban family father, and professional [man looking] for a young woman who will share her interests with me. I own my house, my car is paid and my job gives me great [financial security]. I am generous by nature and I will [pamper] the right woman.» ❋ Mlu008 (2008)
1 & 3. [Generic] [meds] have [generic] [packaging] and are a lot less expensive.
4. Some people think they’re generic too. ❋ Downstrike (2004)
That guy that just [moved to] [the 4th] floor is so [generaled]. ❋ Your World (2007)
gen·er·a·tor
(jĕn′ə-rā′tər)
n.
1.
a. One that generates, especially a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
b. An apparatus that generates vapor or gas.
2. A circuit that generates a specified waveform.
4. Computers A program that produces specific programs from the definition of an operation.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
generator
(ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtə)
n
1. (General Physics) physics
a. any device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction, esp a large one as in a power station
b. a device for producing a voltage electrostatically
c. any device that converts one form of energy into another form: an acoustic generator.
2. (Chemistry) an apparatus for producing a gas
3. a person or thing that generates
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
gen•er•a•tor
(ˈdʒɛn əˌreɪ tər)
n.
1. a machine that converts one form of energy into another, esp. mechanical energy into electrical energy, as a dynamo.
2. a person or thing that generates.
3. an apparatus for producing a gas or vapor.
4.
a. an element or one of a set of elements from which a specified mathematical object can be formed by applying certain operations.
[1640–50; < Latin]
Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
gen·er·a·tor
(jĕn′ə-rā′tər)
A machine that converts movement, or mechanical energy, into electrical energy. Generators create an electric current by means of a coiled electric wire that rotates between two magnets. When the wire turns inside the magnetic field, an electric current flows through it.
The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition. Copyright © 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun | 1. | generator — an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
apparatus, setup — equipment designed to serve a specific function |
2. | generator — engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
alternator — an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) brush — conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor dynamo — generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature engine — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work magneto, magnetoelectric machine — a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine rotor, rotor coil — the rotating armature of a motor or generator stator, stator coil — mechanical device consisting of the stationary part of a motor or generator in or around which the rotor revolves turbogenerator — generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power aerogenerator, wind generator, windmill — generator that extracts usable energy from winds |
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3. | generator — someone who originates or causes or initiates something; «he was the generator of several complaints»
author, source coiner — someone who is a source of new words or new expressions maker, shaper — a person who makes things |
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4. | generator — an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
electronic device — a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically oscillator — generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current pulse generator — a generator of single or multiple voltage pulses; usually adjustable for pulse rate |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations
generátor
generator
generaattori
generator
generátor
rafall
発電機
발전기
generátor
generator
generator
เครื่องกำเนิดไฟฟ้า
máy phát
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
generator
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
generate
(ˈdʒenəreit) verb
to cause or produce. This machine generates electricity; His suggestions generated a lot of ill-feeling.
ˌgeneˈration noun
1. one stage in the descent of a family. All three generations – children, parents and grandparents – lived together quite happily.
2. people born at about the same time. People of my generation all think the same way about this.
the generation gap noun
the difference in views and the lack of understanding between younger and older people.
ˈgenerator noun
a machine which produces electricity, gas etc. The hospital has an emergency generator.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
generator
→ مُوَلِّد generátor generator Generator γεννήτρια generador generaattori générateur generator generatore 発電機 발전기 generator generator generator gerador генератор generator เครื่องกำเนิดไฟฟ้า jeneratör máy phát 发电机
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
gen·er·a·tor
n. generador, máquina que convierte energía mecánica en eléctrica.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
generator
n (of a pacemaker, etc.) generador m
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
1
a
: an apparatus in which vapor or gas is formed
b
: a machine by which mechanical energy is changed into electrical energy
2
: a mathematical entity that when subjected to one or more operations yields another mathematical entity or its elements
Did you know?
Generators work by rotating a coil of wire in a magnetic field, causing a current to flow in the wire. A generator may be a huge spinning turbine powered by water, wind, steam, gas, or nuclear reactions, which sends electricity out through power lines to thousands of customers. But normally when we use the word, we’re thinking of a small machine powered by gasoline or diesel, such as you might keep in your basement for those times when a storm knocks out your power, to create electricity right in front of your eyes. A special kind of generator called an alternator powers a car’s electrical system (including its lights, power steering, etc.) while the car is running.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
This new product will be a major revenue generator.
a backup generator for the store
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Word History
First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Defenition of the word generator
- converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
- an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
- an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
- someone who originates or causes or initiates something; «he was the generator of several complaints»
- engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
- someone who originates or causes or initiates something
Synonyms for the word generator
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- author
- source
Meronymys for the word generator
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- brush
- rotor
- rotor coil
- stator
- stator coil
Hyponyms for the word generator
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- aerogenerator
- alternator
- coiner
- dynamo
- magneto
- magnetoelectric machine
- oscillator
- pulse generator
- turbogenerator
- wind generator
- windmill
Hypernyms for the word generator
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- apparatus
- electronic device
- engine
- maker
- setup
- shaper
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Other forms: generators
If your neighborhood loses power, it’s good to have your own generator so you can keep the lights on. A generator is machine that produces power.
Generator can also mean someone who creates something. If you come up with lots of ideas, you are an idea generator. Not so helpful during a blackout unless you had the idea to get a portable generator. This kind of generator makes electricity out of some other type of power (like wind power) or fuel (like propane or gas). In Latin, generator means «begetter or producer,» from generare, «to bring forth.»
Definitions of generator
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noun
someone who originates or causes or initiates something
“he was the
generator of several complaints”-
synonyms:
author, source
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noun
an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
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noun
engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
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alternator
an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)
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dynamo
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
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magneto, magnetoelectric machine
a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine
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turbogenerator
generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power
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aerogenerator, wind generator, windmill
generator that extracts usable energy from winds
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type of:
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engine
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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noun
an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
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