n. [ LL., a carrier, transporter, L., a lessee. ] 1. One who, or that which, conducts; a leader; a commander; a guide; a manager; a director. [ 1913 Webster ]
Zeal, the blind conductor of the will. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One in charge of a public conveyance, as of a railroad train or a street car. [ U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mus.) The leader or director of an orchestra or chorus. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Physics) A substance or body capable of being a medium for the transmission of certain forces, esp. heat or electricity; specifically, a lightning rod. [ 1913 Webster ]
5. (Surg.) A grooved sound or staff used for directing instruments, as lithontriptic forceps, etc.; a director. [ 1913 Webster ]
6. (Arch.) Same as Leader. [ 1913 Webster ]
Prime conductor (Elec.), the largest conductor of an electrical machine, serving to collect, accumulate, or retain the electricity. [ 1913 Webster ]