Distributor

Definitions

1. One who or that which distributes.
2. A device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.
3. A machine for distributing type.
   historical
4. An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.
   historical

Equivalents

Examples

““The importance of that decision means that the voices of upset⟳ consumers have⟳ been heard and that those responsible for harming the highly respected reputation of Bud Light⟳ and Anheuser-Busch are no longer able to do so,” the distributor said in its statement. […] Still, some distributors are upset⟳ with Anheuser-Busch (BUD).”

“The recall⟳ said that the distributors — Walmart, CVS and AACE Pharmaceuticals — will be arranging the return⟳ of all the affected products.”

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