plural conductors
1
: a person who stands in front of people while they sing or play musical instruments and directs their performance
2
: a person who collects money or tickets from passengers on a train or bus
called also (British) guard
3
: a material or object that allows electricity or heat to move through it
Metal is a good conductor of electricity.
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“Conductor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conductor. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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