'Servomechanism' definitions:
Definition of 'servomechanism'
(from WordNet)
noun
Control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system [syn: servo, servomechanism, servosystem]
Definition of 'Servomechanism'
From: GCIDE
- Servomechanism \Ser`vo*mech"an*ism\, n. an electronically controlled mechanical or hydraulic device permitting a large action or strong forces to be controlled by a small electrical signal. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'servomechanism'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- action,
- autosyn,
- clockworks,
- cybernion,
- direct-current servo,
- drive train,
- Flettner control,
- gear,
- hemostat,
- hydraulic servo,
- innards,
- machinery,
- mechanism,
- motion,
- movement,
- movements,
- pneumatic servo,
- power brake,
- power servo,
- power train,
- selsyn,
- servo,
- servo brake,
- servomotor,
- servotab,
- sine mechanism,
- synchro,
- synchro receiver,
- synchro transmitter,
- synchronous motor,
- telemechanism,
- watchworks,
- wheels,
- wheels within wheels,
- workings,
- works