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comˈpactor, -ter
[In sense 1 agent-n. f. L. compingĕre, or compact v.1; in sense 2, f. compact v.1 + -or.]
1. One who compacts, frames, or puts together.
1593Lodge W. Longbeard A b, The cursed brother, the occasion and compactor of his confusion. 1598Florio, Struttore, a builder, a framer, a compacter. 1611Cotgr., Affermisseur, a strengthner; compactor.
2. A machine or device for compacting soil or other material.
1947Engineering News-Record 16 Oct. 534/3 The surface of the runways..will be finally solidified by a ‘super-compactor’ unit. 1948Civil Engineering (U.S.) Mar. 18/1 The body of the compactor consists of two steel plate load boxes, each mounted on dual wheels. 1966R. Ashworth Highway Engin. viii. 142 Vibratory compactors may be either plate or roller type. |