trɪs noun
1.
a woman who conducts; a female leader, guide, director, or manager.
2.
a woman who is employed as a conductor on a bus, train, or other public conveyance.
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conductor (kənˈdʌktə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an official on a bus who collects fares, checks tickets, etc |
| 2. | Also called (esp US): director a person who conducts an orchestra, choir, etc |
| 3. | a person who leads or guides |
| 4. | (US), (Canadian) a railway official in charge of a train |
| 5. | a substance, body, or system that conducts electricity, heat, etc |
| 6. | See lightning conductor |
| con'ductorship | |
| —n | |
| conductress | |
| —fem n | |
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Conductress
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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