conveyor
UK: kənˈveɪə | US: kənˈveɪər
n. a mechanical system or device for moving materials or objects from one place to another
n. a person or thing that conveys or transmits something
The word "conveyor" emerged in the early 19th century, derived from the verb "convey," which traces back to Latin convehere. The suffix -or was added to indicate a tool or agent performing the action of conveying. The term originally described human messengers or carriers but later specialized to mechanical systems in industrial contexts.
The factory uses a conveyor belt to assemble cars efficiently.
The conveyor system broke down, halting production.
He worked as a conveyor of confidential messages during the war.
Packages are sorted automatically by the conveyor.
The airport installed a new baggage conveyor to reduce delays.