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dynamo definition

dy·namo (dī′nə mō′)

noun pl. dynamos -·mos′

  1. generator (sense )
  2. a forceful, dynamic person

Etymology: < dynamoelectric machine

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dynamo Synonyms

dynamo

n.

doer, activist, live wire*, go-getter*; see doer.


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dynamo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fit: Alternatively, you can fit a dynamo which runs on pedal power.

Adjective modifier

  • magnetic: Every cell and atom of the body is a small magnetic dynamo.

Modifies a noun

  • lighting: Get your local cycle shop to fit a dynamo lighting set.

Noun used with modifier

  • midfield: Four superb goals for the center midfield dynamo Gareth Seeley showed why he was voted man of the match by his team mates.
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dynamo quotes

Moloch whose mind is pure machinery! Moloch whose blood isrunning money! Moloch whose fingers are ten armies! Moloch whose breast is a cannibal dynamo! Moloch whose ear is a smoking tomb!

-Ginsberg, Allen

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