manipulator

• Nom désignant un agent qui contrôle un appareil ou une machine, ou une personne qui travaille manuellement avec des objets.

A noun referring to an agent that operates some apparatus or machine, or a person who handles things manually.

1. Machine operatorB2formaltechnical

   An agent, such as a device or robotic arm, that operates some apparatus or machine.

   Manipulateur mécanique

   • The industrial manipulator lifted heavy crates with precision.
   • A robotic manipulator was used to assemble the tiny components.
   • The manipulator's arm moved smoothly along the assembly line.

   Synonymesactuatorhandler

2. Manual handlerB2formal

   A person who handles things manually, often in a skilled or careful way.

   Manipulateur manuel

   • The museum hired a skilled manipulator to handle the fragile artifacts.
   • He worked as a manipulator of delicate glassware in the factory.
   • The manipulator carefully arranged the items in the display case.

   Synonymeshandleroperativeoperator