vibrator
nounUK /vaɪˈbreɪtə/
US /ˈvaɪbreɪtər/
A small machine that shakes quickly to help with things like massage or building.
He used a small vibrator to shake the sand off the sieve.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device that produces a buzzing feeling, often used for personal massage.
The shop sells personal massagers and vibrators.
3. A part in a phone or game controller that makes it shake.
The vibrator in my phone makes it buzz when a message arrives.
4. A machine used in construction to shake wet concrete so it settles evenly.
Workers used a concrete vibrator to remove air bubbles.