English noun: thermostat | |||
1. | thermostat (artifact) a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat | ||
Synonyms | thermoregulator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | regulator | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cryostat, pyrostat | ||
Part holonym | bimetallic strip | ||
Part meronym | brooder, cooling system, engine cooling system, incubator | ||
English verb: thermostat | |||
1. | thermostat (social) control the temperature with a thermostat | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate | ||