restrictor
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6.3
- noun
- /rɪˈstrɪktər/
:
limitador
- The work of Engas and Ona (1991) on the use of restrictors for door spread shows promise in this regard.
- restrictor plate
- door restrictors
- flow restrictor
Examples
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Flow restrictors reduce our use of hot water without eliminating our daily showers.
Academic text (1991) -
This product could have a normal water restrictor in it; however, it does not apparently.
Blog text (20) -
It's time for changes in restrictor-plate racing before we see another serious tragedy.
Blog text (29) -
A sense of economic injustice can get out of control without some countervailing force; society can be very destabilized, and people can start doing stupid things like electing trade restrictors, socialists, and isolationists.
Blog text (24) -
The plumber suggested installing a water flow restrictor to lower our water usage.
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Many showers now come equipped with a built-in restrictor to save on energy and water costs.
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In many cities, regulations require the use of restrictors to help conserve water during droughts.
Synonyms
340
3.0
A rule or action that limits what you can do
63
3.5
A rule that controls how much or how many of something there can be
44
3.9
A rule or measure that limits what people can do
22
4.6
A thing that stops or controls movement to keep people and machines safe
8
7.7
A rule that limits what people can do
4
6.5
A device that stops something from going above a set level, for example sound or speed
1
9.0
A substance, gene, or protein that attaches to DNA to stop a gene from working
1
7.7
A person or thing that stops something from happening
1
8.0
A person who uses force or authority to stop people, information and actions
A person who holds people back to keep order
An official who bans activities by law or religion
A person or thing that stops actions, feelings and genes from working
A device that stops or slows moving parts to keep people safe
A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems
Antonyms
How Restrictive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Restrictor comes from the Latin parts re- 'back' and stringere 'to draw tight', the same root as strict, which gives the image of binding something. So a restrictor is a rule, device, or person that 'binds back' or limits an activity, access, or freedom.