dynamo

¹ American  

[dahy-nuh-moh] / ˈdaɪ nəˌmoʊ /

noun

plural

dynamos

1. an electric generator, especially for direct current.

2. an energetic, hardworking, forceful person.

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dynamo- ² American  

Also dynam-.

1. variant of dyna-.

   dynamometer.

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dynamo- ¹ British  

combining form

1. indicating power

   dynamoelectric

   dynamite

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dynamo ² British  

/ ˈdaɪnəˌməʊ /

noun

1. a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, esp one that produces direct current Compare generator

2. informal an energetic hard-working person

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dynamo Scientific  

/ dī′nə-mō′ /

1. An electric generator, especially one that produces direct current.

2. See more at generator

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Etymology

Origin of dynamo

First recorded in 1882; short for dynamoelectric

Example Sentences

Philadelphia never resembled the diverse-threat dynamo they were in their Super Bowl run.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to Helled, "Our models have so-called "ionic water" layers which generate magnetic dynamos in locations that explain the observed non-dipolar magnetic fields. We also found that Uranus' magnetic field originates deeper than Neptune's."

From Science Daily

When David Ellison took the reins of Paramount Skydance just four months ago, he promised to rapidly transform the storied movie studio and television business into a tech-forward dynamo well positioned for growth.

From MarketWatch

She’s excellent in the role, small and vulnerable yet tough and fierce, a pink-clad dynamo who is nevertheless beholden to others.

From The Wall Street Journal

By improving knowledge of the solar dynamo, the mission could lead to more accurate predictions of the solar cycle and, in turn, more reliable space weather forecasts.

From Science Daily