generator
noun/ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/
Frequency rank: #4,545 most common English word
Meaning
a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Example sentence
The campsite had a small generator that provided electricity for the lights and cooking equipment.
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