conductor synonyms

conductor

n.

  1. That which conducts

    conduit, conveyor, transmitter; see channel 1, wire 1, wiring 2, 3.

  2. One who conducts

    orchestra leader, director, pilot, head; see administrator, guide 1, leader 3.

  3. One in charge of a car or train

    trainman, railroad man, ticket taker, brakeman, streetcar conductor, motorman, bus driver, guard (British); see also driver, engineer 2.

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