distributer (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *distributer*:
NOUN	person	distributer, distributor	someone who markets merchandise
artifact	distributer, distributor, electrical distributor	electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence

English > *distributer*: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning	someone who markets merchandise.
Synonym	distributor
Narrower	jobber, middleman, wholesaler	someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers
	retailer, retail merchant	A merchant who sells goods at retail
	ship chandler	A dealer in equipment and supplies for ships
	wool stapler	A dealer in wool
Broader	supplier, provider	someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity
Spanish	distribuidora, distribuidor
Catalan	distribuidor
Verbs	distribute	make available

English > *distributer*: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence.
Synonyms	distributor, electrical distributor
Part of	ignition, ignition system	The mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
Parts	capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser	An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
	distributor cam	The cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order
	distributor cap	The cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs
	distributor point, breaker point, point	A contact in the distributor
	rotor	The revolving bar of a distributor
Broader	electrical device	A device that produces or is powered by electricity
Spanish	delco, distribuidor eléctrico, distribuidor
Catalan	distribuïdor elèctric, distribuïdor
Verbs	distribute	administer or bestow, as in small portions

HyperDic: distributer