ACTUATOR
/ˈæk.tjuː.eɪt.ə(ɹ)/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ACTUATOR
Something that actuates something else, especially a usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e. a mechanism) to be switched on or off, for example an electric motor that opens and closes a valve
"The mind is the actuator of the body."
The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive
A relay that controls the flow of electricity
Examples of ACTUATOR in a Sentence
- "The mind is the actuator of the body."
Word Details
Is ACTUATOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ACTUATOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ACTUATOR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ACTUATOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | c | t | u | a | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ACTUATOR
100 words from the letters in ACTUATOR
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How to Use ACTUATOR in Word Games
ACTUATOR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ACTUATOR to find 100 additional valid words.