conductor
con·duc·tor
noun
2.
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
3.
a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
4.
the person who collects fares on a public conveyance
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French conductour, from Old French conduitor, from Latin conductor.
Phrases
- bus conductor
- conductor rail
- lightning conductor
- line conductor
- live conductor
- neutral conductor
- ticket inspector
Related words
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