- generator - an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
--1 is a kind of apparatus, setup
- generator - engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
--2 is a kind of engine
--2 has parts: brush; rotor, rotor coil; stator, stator coil
--2 has particulars:alternator; dynamo; magneto, magnetoelectric machine; turbogenerator; windmill, aerogenerator, wind generator Derived form: verb generate3 - generator, source, author - someone who originates or causes or initiates something; "he was the generator of several complaints"
--3 is a kind of maker, shaper
--3 has particulars: coinerDerived form: verb generate1 - generator - an electronic device for producing a signal voltage
--4 is a kind of electronic device
--4 has particulars: oscillator; pulse generator - generator - engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction