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governor

noun

A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

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Word length
8
Starts with
G
Ends with
R
Contains
OV
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ

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noun

  1. A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

noun

  1. The head of a state government

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