Definitions
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
Word origin
From Middle English governour, from Old French gouvreneur, from Latin gubernator, from Ancient Greek κυβερνήτης (kubernḗtēs, “steersman, pilot, guide”), from κυβερνάω (kubernáō, “to steer, to drive, to guide, to act as a pilot”), of disputed origin. By surface analysis, govern + -or. Doublet of gubernator.
Used in a sentence
“Younger voters are more libertarian in political philosophy than older voters and are credited with the success of libertarian governor Jesse Ventura of Minnesota.”
“But gender is a factor both candidates will navigate in a country that has elected just 51 female state governors in its history.”
“A governor on the injection pump limits the speed when running idle.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Speed regulator”8 letters
02“State executive”8 letters
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