conveyor
/kənˈveɪə/
Meanings
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noun
A system used to transport materials from one place to another, typically in a continuous flow.
- "The factory uses a conveyor system to move parts from the assembly line to the packaging area."
- "The supermarket uses a conveyor belt to transport groceries from the checkout counter to the customer."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with conveyorcarrier , receiver , navigator , creator , innovator
Variants
List of all variants of conveyor that leads to same resultconveyer , conveyers , conveyor , conveyors
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word 'conveyor' comes from the Old French word 'conveyer', meaning 'to transport'.
Trivia
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The longest conveyor belt in the world is in Russia and is over 2.5 miles long.
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The first conveyor belt was invented in 1795 by Richard H. Gosselin to transport coal.
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Conveyors are used in various industries, including food processing, manufacturing, and mining.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
assembly line: An industrial process in which parts or components are moved from one station to another, where they are worked on by successive workers, or by machines.
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transport system: A system used to transport people or goods from one place to another, such as a bus system or a freight railway.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Conveyors have been a significant part of industrialization and automation, and have been featured in various forms of media such as literature and film.
How to Memorize "conveyor"
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visualize
- Imagine a long, continuous belt moving materials from one end to the other.
- Visualize the materials being transported smoothly and efficiently from one station to another. -
associate
- Associate the word 'conveyor' with the idea of transportation or movement.
- Think of a factory or warehouse when you hear the word 'conveyor'. -
mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'C-O-N-V-E-Y-O-R' to remember the word: 'Continuous Onward Never-Ending Yielding Objects Reach Over'
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