actuators

noun

plural of actuator
as in levers

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  1. knobs
  2. buttons
  3. switches
  4. keys
  5. controllers
Noun
  • Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There are seven temperature knobs spread across the front of the grill, one for each main burner and one for the rear burner.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of knobs
Noun
  • The volume buttons are near the top, and the AI button is right next to them.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
  • These buttons require the press of a button to start cooking or heating something quickly.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of buttons
Noun
  • Additionally, the internal switches could have fused shut or worn out.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And some features that had previously been eliminated needed to be returned to the home, including original roofing, porches and even light switches.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of switches
Noun
  • Teams often overlook how modules interact with identity, keys and access flows.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The album’s mood is evocative of a hot summer’s day; the combination of live-wire drum breaks and breezy keys suggests the feeling of dipping your toes in the ocean when the temperature outside is pushing 90.
    — Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • Known as programmable logic controllers, these devices can be used like an industrial version of home thermostats.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • These components, called programmable logic controllers, or PLCs, turn industrial equipment on and off, controlling factors such as water pressure or chemicals added in treatment plants.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of controllers
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