Advertisement
Advertisement
articulator
[ ahr-tik-yuh-ley-ter ]
noun
- a person or thing that articulates.
- Phonetics. a movable organ, as the tongue, lips, or uvula, the action of which is involved in the production of speech sounds. Compare place of articulation.
- Dentistry. a mechanical device, representing the jaws, to which casts may be attached: used in the making of dentures.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of articulator1
First recorded in 1770–80; articulate + -or 2
Discover More
Example Sentences
The party found few better articulators of these visions than Fred Hampton.
From Washington Post
Kelso called him the great articulator and said that he walked in the valley of the shadow of Lindley Murray.
From Project Gutenberg
He was a clever articulator, and dealt largely in bones and teeth.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse