Although an operator presses the button, the actuation is done by an immense series of levers and cranks.
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Actuation
/ˈækt͡ʃu.eɪʃən/
Synonyms for "actuation" (48 found)
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Closest matches (10)
Noun(6 words)
Strong matches (14)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (24)
Noun(8 words)
more shape changingmotion generationphysical forcingpropulsionpush a switchrelay activationswitchingtriggering
Verb(1 words)
press a lever
Related word relations
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9 entrieselectric actuatorelectrical actuationelectromechanical actuationhydraulic actuationhydraulic actuatormanual actuationpneumatic actuatorremote actuationrobotic actuation
Collocations
6 entriesactuation mechanismactuation systemactuator signalelectrical actuationhydraulic actuationpneumatic actuation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
2 total sentences available.
All the outside passenger doors are fitted with drop windows and outside actuation locks, and each end of the car has a Pullman type gangway.
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