distributor

/dɪˈstrɪbjətər/
noun
  1. A person or company that supplies goods to shops or other businesses.
    • The book distributor sent copies to libraries across the country.
    • The distributor delivers fresh produce to grocery stores every morning.
    • Our company works with a local distributor to get our products into retail shops.
  2. A device in an engine that sends electric current to the spark plugs in the correct order.
    • The distributor rotates and sends voltage to each spark plug at the right time.
    • An old car's distributor cap can wear out and cause starting problems.
    • The mechanic replaced the faulty distributor to fix the car's misfiring engine.
  3. A person or thing that spreads or allocates something.
    • The charity acts as a distributor of food and clothing to families in need.
    • A good manager is a fair distributor of tasks among team members.
    • The network router is a distributor of internet signals to all devices in the house.
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