Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mechanical device that produces a rapid back-and-forth or oscillating motion: A vibrator is an instrument designed to create vibrations, often for a specific purpose such as massage or in mechanical systems.
   • A device used for therapeutic massage: In a medical or wellness context, a vibrator is a handheld device that applies vibrating sensations to the body to relieve muscle tension or for relaxation.
   • The vibrating part of a mechanism: In acoustics or mechanics, a vibrator can refer to the component, like a reed, that generates sound or motion through vibration.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The physical therapist used a vibrator to loosen the tight muscles in my shoulder.
  • This industrial vibrator is attached to the hopper to prevent material from sticking.
  • In a clarinet, the reed acts as the vibrator that creates the instrument's sound.

Advanced Usage

• "Pneumatic vibrator": A type of vibrator powered by compressed air, commonly used in industrial settings to move bulk materials.

  • They installed a pneumatic vibrator on the conveyor chute to ensure smooth flow of granules.

• "Surgical vibrator": A specialized medical tool used in certain delicate procedures.

  • The surgeon employed a high-frequency surgical vibrator for the precise operation.

Variants and Related Words

• Vibrate (verb): To move rapidly back and forth.
  • The phone will vibrate when you get a notification.
• Vibration (noun): The act of vibrating or the state of being vibrated.
  • The vibration from the construction site could be felt in the nearby buildings.
• Vibratory (adjective): Relating to or causing vibration.
  • The machine has a vibratory function for compacting soil.

Synonyms

• Massager: A device specifically designed for massaging the body.
• Oscillator: A device or system that produces oscillations, often used in electronics and physics contexts.

Related Phrases

• "Vibrator attachment": An accessory designed to be used with a main vibrating device.
  • The vacuum cleaner comes with a vibrator attachment for upholstery cleaning.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. mechanical device that produces vibratory motion; used for massage
2. a mechanical device that vibrates
   • a reed is the vibrator that produces the sound