ser·vo·mo·tor

[sur-voh-moh-ter]
noun
a motor or the like forming part of a servomechanism.

Origin:
1885–90; < French servo-moteur < Latin serv(us) slave + French -o- -o- + moteur motor

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servomotor (ˈsɜːvəʊˌməʊtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
any motor that supplies power to a servomechanism
 
[C19: from French servo-moteur, from Latin servus slave + French moteurmotor]

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Servomotor is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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If possible, remove servomotor cylinder head and check cylinder bore for scoring.
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