Synonyms for

Dynamo

Verb / ˈdaɪnʌˌməʊ / Another word for dynamo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a machine that produces electricity

Synonyms & similar words

generator alternator engine motor powerhouse turbine diesel windmill

Example sentences

  1. The dynamo on my bike powers the headlight.
  2. The dynamo in the power plant generates electricity for the whole city.
  3. The windmill was replaced with a dynamo for better efficiency.
  4. The hydroelectric plant uses a dynamo to generate electricity from water power.
  5. The steam engine's dynamo powered the train's lights.

Quotes

  • The dynamo is a machine that converts energy from motion into electrical energy. - Michael Faraday
  • The dynamo is a marvelous invention, but who would ever have thought of using it to play music? - Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The dynamo of our country is not the electric motor, but the twelve inches between our ears. - Edwin Land

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