pulsator

[ puhl-sey-ter, puhl-sey- ]

noun

1. something that pulsates, beats, or throbs.
2. pulsometer ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of pulsator¹

First recorded in 1650–60, pulsator is from the Latin word pulsātor one who strikes a lyre. See pulsate, -tor

Example Sentences

The “one-sided pulsator” was spotted in the Milky Way about 1,500 light-years from Earth, according to researchers.

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The residents in the place have almost made up their minds to send a round-robin to the Vicar to ask that the pulsator organorum, the beater of the organ, as old Cathedral statutes term him, may be deposed.

From Project Gutenberg

A pulsator or two were at work, and a slight rumble due to the action of the dynamo came to their ears.

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Pro viro vero ter pulsator....

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The pulsator, with pointed toe and gently turned calf, would make a progress in a direct line, but as the sole touched the ground, the heel would slightly rise and then fall, and whilst you were admiring the undulating grace of the pulsator, unobserved and silently you would find the gyrator had stolen a march upon you, and actually taken the pas of its five-toed brother.

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