Definition of "vibrator"

A device that vibrates or causes vibration.

1. A vibrating device used for massage or sexual stimulation.  quotations  examples

   Quotations

   • Mmm. I'm sick of my Mighty Intruder vibrator with the flexible shaft and the textured head.

     1988, Wendy Goldman, Judy Toll, Casual Sex?, spoken by Stacy (Lea Thompson)

2. (historical) A device designed to electromechanically interrupt current flowing to the step-up transformer which was used to generate the high tension positive supply in old battery-operated (automotive) valve radios.

3. A trembler, as of an electric bell.  examples

4. A vibrating reed for transmitting or receiving pulsating currents in a harmonic telegraph system.  examples

5. A device for vibrating the pen of a siphon recorder to diminish frictional resistance on the paper.  examples

6. An oscillator.  examples

7. An ink-distributing roller in a printing machine, having an additional vibratory motion.  examples

8. A vibrating reed in a musical instrument, especially a reed organ.  examples

9. (weaving) Any of various vibrating devices, such as one for slackening the warp as a shed opens.  examples

10. An attachment, usually pneumatic, in a moulding machine to shake the pattern loose.  examples