regulator

Definition

  • noun: a device for controlling the level or amount of something (such as speed or temperature)
  • noun: one that 'regulates'

Examples

  • federal/state 'regulators'

  • a pressure 'regulator'

Movie quotes

  • (..) Alpha team, Qual ' a vossa situa'ao? Man #: Regulator nominal. Stand by. We're looking at another to minutes. Pressure levels holding steady at seven-niner-zero, p.s.i. That's what I wanted to hear. Okay, guys. Conditions are green. We're go on regulator assembly. Roger that, Topside. We'll snap her together nice and quick. Commence additional stage hookup. Retention %. Ease her up gently, fellas. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon