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driver

driv·er [ drvər ] (plural driv·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. transportation somebody who can drive: somebody who operates a motor vehicle, or who is capable of operating one

2. transportation chauffeur: somebody who drives a car or limousine for other people



noun,

noun 
Definition:
 
golf club with wooden head: a golf club with a wide wooden head, deep face, and a long shaft, used to drive the ball from the tee down the fairway



noun 
Definition:
 
1. mechanical engineering machine part that transmits movement: a part of a machine that causes another part to move

2. tools tool that applies pressure: a tool, e.g. a screwdriver or drill, that exerts heavy pressure on something else

3. electronics electronic circuit: an electronic circuit that produces an output used to control another circuit

4. comput controlling software: a piece of computer software that controls the input and output of a device
a printer driver

5. strong force: something that provides impetus or motivation, e.g. within an organization

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