reverser
Makes things backward
A reverser is a device or mechanism that reverses direction or motion.
In aviation, thrust reversers redirect engine exhaust forward to slow an aircraft after landing.
In machinery, a reverser changes the direction of movement: The locomotive's reverser controls whether it moves forward or backward.
The word also applies to anyone or anything that reverses a process or decision.
Enclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- valveFluid flow controller
- actuatorDevice producing controlled motion
relay · toggle · inverter · converter · transducer · regulator · motor · propeller
Reverse a prior action
- cancelRevoke or terminate
- annulDeclare legally void
- revokeOfficially cancel authorization
- rescindFormally cancel or withdraw
nullify · repeal · countermand · invalidate · retract · withdraw · overturn · abrogate
Reverse position or order
- transposeReverse order of elements
- inverseOpposite in position
- oppositeReverse or contrary thing
- flipQuick turning motion
mirror · reciprocal · antipode · contrary · antithesis · complement
Toward what's behind
- retrogradeMoving in reverse direction
- returnGo back again
- revertReturn to earlier condition
- backtrackReverse one's position
retreat · recede · regress · retrace · turnaround · U-turn · about-face · backpedal
gearbox
Enclosed system of cogs
- transmissionSending of information
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- valveFluid flow controller
actuator · relay · toggle · inverter · converter · transducer · regulator · motor · propeller · thrust
undo
Reverse a prior action
rescind · nullify · repeal · countermand · invalidate · retract · withdraw · overturn · abrogate · negate
invert
Reverse position or order
flip · mirror · reciprocal · antipode · contrary · antithesis · complement
backward
Toward what's behind
- retrogradeMoving in reverse direction
- returnGo back again
- revertReturn to earlier condition
backtrack · retreat · recede · regress · retrace · turnaround · U-turn · about-face · backpedal · switchback
- clock partswheel, mainspring, pendulum, escapement, dial
- steam trainslocomotive, steam engine, steam, steam locomotive, boiler
- train controlsthrottle, brake, emergency brake, dead man's switch, air brake
- combine partsheader, rotor, concave, separator, sieve
reverseradvancer
One who moves forward
perpetuator · maintainer · sustainer · forwarder · accelerant
reversermaintainer
One who preserves condition
preserver · sustainer · perpetuator · keeper · upholder
- in reverseOpposite order direction
- role reversalsExchanged functions between parties
- reverse gearTransmission position for retreating
- reverse psychologyUrging opposite of desired outcome
- reverse engineeredDeduced from finished product
- reverse engineerAnalyze by disassembly
reverse, reversal, reversed, reversing, irreversible, reverses, reversible, reversals, reversion