conformator

noun

con·​for·​ma·​tor

ˈkänfərˌmātər

variants or conformateur

ˌkänˌfȯrməˈtər

plural -s

: an apparatus for taking the conformation of a thing (as of the head for fitting a hat)

Word History

Etymology

French conformateur, from conformer to conform (from Latin conformare) + -ateur -ator

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!