pulsator
[ puhl-sey-ter, puhl-sey- ]
/ ˈpʌl seɪ tər, pʌlˈseɪ- /
noun
something that pulsates, beats, or throbs.
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Example sentences from the Web for pulsator
A pulsator or two were at work, and a slight rumble due to the action of the dynamo came to their ears.
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British Dictionary definitions for pulsator
pulsator
/ (pʌlˈseɪtə) /
noun
a device that stimulates rhythmic motion of a body; a vibrator
any pulsating machine, device, or part
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