stator

sta·tor

noun \ˈstā-tər\

Definition of STATOR

: a stationary part in a machine in or about which a rotor revolves

Origin of STATOR

New Latin, from Latin, one that stands, from stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use: 1902

Rhymes with STATOR

baiter, cater, crater, dater, faitour, gaiter, gator, grater, hater, krater, later, mater, plaiter, plater, prater, rater, satyr, skater, slater, stater, tater, traitor, waiter