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Servo

//ˈsɜː.vəʊ// noun, verb

Definitions

Adjective

1
of or involving servomechanisms wordnet

Noun

1
A servomechanism.
"A Lockheed Type 6 remote servo adds a 1.9 multiplier to the pedal pressures and, at about £140, is rather cheaper than all the Girling single line remote servos I′ve seen advertised."
2
A service station, being a place to buy petrol for cars etc., as well as various convenience items, with or without actual car service facilities. Australia, New-Zealand
"Two hours later Susan pulled the Pajero off the road onto the floodlit apron of the servo at the end of the Bowen bypass."
3
control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system wordnet
4
A servomechanism.; A servomotor.

Verb

1
To control by means of servocontrol

Etymology

Etymology 1

Clipping of servomotor.

Etymology 2

Clipping of servomotor.

Etymology 3

Clipping of service station + -o.

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