telemotor

noun

tele·​motor

ˈtelə+ˌ-

: a hydraulic device by which the movement of the wheel on a ship's bridge operates the steering gear at the stern

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary tel- entry 1 + motor

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