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linear actuator.

Noun
Sci-FiSettingTechnical
MEANING

An actuator whose working output is linear rather than primarily rotational motion.

Use it for

a mechanism extending or retracting; straight motion from a drive; output geometry rather than one particular power source

Words that belong together

  • a linear actuator
  • linear actuator stroke

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The linear actuator extended the sampling arm.
They measured the linear actuator’s stroke before fitting the replacement.

Related words

straight-motion actuatoractuator
Word forms
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linear actuator

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Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Singular linear actuator; plural linear actuators. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.

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