servomotor

[ sur-voh-moh-ter ]

noun

1. a motor or the like forming part of a servomechanism.

servomotor

/ ˈsɜːvəʊˌməʊtə /

noun

1. any motor that supplies power to a servomechanism

Word History and Origins

Origin of servomotor¹

1885–90; < French servo-moteur < Latin serv ( us ) slave + French -o- -o- + moteur motor

Word History and Origins

Origin of servomotor¹

C19: from French servo-moteur, from Latin servus slave + French moteur motor

Example Sentences

Rick held a servomotor in place while Phil Sherman, one of the other technicians, bolted it securely.

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This time Rick and Gee-Gee carefully watched the functioning of each servomotor.

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