dynamo

[ dahy-nuh-moh ]
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noun,plural dy·na·mos.
  1. an electric generator, especially for direct current.

  2. an energetic, hardworking, forceful person.

Origin of dynamo

1
First recorded in 1882; short for dynamoelectric

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Other definitions for dynamo- (2 of 2)

dynamo-

  1. variant of dyna-: dynamometer.

  • Also dynam-.

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British Dictionary definitions for dynamo (1 of 2)

dynamo

/ (ˈdaɪnəˌməʊ) /


nounplural -mos
  1. a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, esp one that produces direct current: Compare generator (def. 1)

  2. informal an energetic hard-working person

Origin of dynamo

1
C19: short for dynamoelectric machine

British Dictionary definitions for dynamo- (2 of 2)

dynamo-

combining form
  1. indicating power: dynamoelectric; dynamite

Origin of dynamo-

2
from Greek, from dunamis power

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Scientific definitions for dynamo

dynamo

[ nə-mō′ ]


  1. An electric generator, especially one that produces direct current. See more at generator.

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