Noun: conductor kun'dúk-tu(r)
- The person who leads a musical group
"The conductor conducted the orchestra with passion and precision";
- music director, director, kapellmeister
- A substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
"Copper is an excellent conductor used in electrical wiring"
- A device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
"Copper wire is an excellent electrical conductor"
- The person who collects fares on a public conveyance
"The conductor checked tickets as he moved through the train"
Derived forms: conductors
Type of: accumulator, collector, device, gatherer, material, musician, stuff
Antonym: dielectric
Encyclopedia: Conductor