clutchactuator
nounUK /ˈklʌtʃ ˈæktʃueɪtə/
US /ˈklʌtʃ ˈæktʃueɪtər/
A part that pushes the clutch to make a car's engine connect or disconnect.
The mechanic replaced the clutch actuator so the car could shift gears smoothly again.
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2. A motorized device that moves a robot's gripper to grab objects.
The robot's clutch actuator let it pick up the egg without breaking it.
3. A small electric part that engages a machine's drive when a button is pressed.
Press the green button and the clutch actuator starts the conveyor belt.
4. A component in some bicycles that helps the gears switch automatically.
The bike's clutch actuator clicked softly as it changed to a lower gear.