Conveyor
(noun)
- A person or thing that conveys something.
- A mechanical apparatus for moving objects or materials along a continuous powered track.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from convey + -or.
Examples:
- The conveyor belt carried the packages to the shipping area.
- He was appointed as the conveyor of the company's message to the public.
- The conveyor system is used to transport coal from the mine to the surface.
- The conveyor of the assembly line was responsible for moving the parts from one station to another.
- A conveyor belt is used to move baggage at the airport.