servo
Servo (noun) means a small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines. Example: “The robot arm uses tiny servos to move each joint.”
How to use servo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a small precision motor in machinery, or (in Australia/NZ slang) a gas station.
The "gas station" sense is distinctly Australian/New Zealand slang, not used in the UK or US.
Word forms
servoed past tense, servos plural, servos plural, servos singular
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The robot arm uses tiny _____ to move each joint.
Etymology
A shortened form of "servomechanism" or "servomotor."
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What does “servo” mean?
The word “servo” means a small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines. In plain terms, either a small precision motor in machinery, or (in Australia/NZ slang) a gas station.
How do you pronounce “servo”?
“Servo” is pronounced SUR-voh (/ˈsɝ.voʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “servo” in a sentence?
Here is “servo” used in a sentence: “The robot arm uses tiny servos to move each joint.”
What part of speech is “servo”?
“Servo” is a noun.
How many meanings does “servo” have?
“Servo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small motor or mechanism that controls movement with precision, used in robotics and machines.