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manipulator

ma·ni·pu·lator

UK/məˈnɪpjʊleɪtə(ɹ)/ US/mʌˈnɪpjʌˌleɪtɜr/ uncommon

noun

1.

an agent that operates some apparatus or machine

  • “the operator of the switchboard”
Synonyms
2.

a person who handles things manually

Origin

From manipulate + -or.

Phrases

  • master-slave manipulator

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