conveyor
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Definition
- Noun:
- A moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory): A mechanical device, typically a continuous moving band, used for transporting objects or materials from one place to another, especially in an industrial setting.
- A person who conveys (carries or transmits): An individual or entity that carries, transports, or communicates something from one person or place to another.
Usage Examples
Noun (Mechanical Device):
- The assembly line uses a conveyor to move parts between workstations.
- Packages are sorted and placed on a conveyor for shipping.
Noun (Person/Entity):
- As a journalist, she acted as a conveyor of important news to the public.
- The ancient messengers were vital conveyors of information across the empire.
Advanced Usage
- "Conveyor belt": This is the most common specific term for the mechanical device. While "conveyor" alone can imply this, the full phrase is often used.
- The sushi restaurant uses a conveyor belt to serve food to customers.
- Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically for systems or processes that move things along.
- The education system should not be just a conveyor of facts, but an encourager of critical thinking.
Variants and Related Words
- Conveyer (noun): An alternative, less common spelling with the same meanings.
- Convey (verb): To transport, carry, or communicate. This is the root verb.
- Please convey my thanks to your team.
- Conveyance (noun): The action or process of transporting or communicating; a vehicle.
- The conveyance of goods by rail is efficient.
Synonyms
- Transporter: One that transports.
- Carrier: One that carries or transports.
- Bearer: One that carries or holds something.
- Transmitter: One that sends or passes on.
Related Phrases
- Conveyor system: A broader network of conveyors and related equipment for handling materials.
- The warehouse installed an automated conveyor system.
Noun
- a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
- a person who conveys (carries or transmits)
- the conveyer of good tidings