ductor
suomi-englanti sanakirjaductor englanniksi
One who leads.
(RQ:Browne Hydriotaphia) As being moſt ready to turn every vvay, and beſt to be commanded, as having its ductors, or Commanders at each Angle.
A device, usually in the form of an oscillating roller, for transferring ink from a source to the ink train rollers in a controlled manner.
1883, Andrew Overend, "Inking apparatus for printing-machines", US patent US363760, filed 9 November 1883, issued 24 May 1887.
- The combination, with a fountain-roller and an ink-cylinder, of a ductor movable between said roller and cylinder for delivering ink from one to the other...
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iron worker (one who out|draws out)
probe (qualifier)