1. (n.) One who, or that which, directs; one who regulates, guides, or orders; a manager or superintendent.

2. (n.) One of a body of persons appointed to manage the affairs of a company or corporation; as, the directors of a bank, insurance company, or railroad company.

3. (n.) A part of a machine or instrument which directs its motion or action.

4. (n.) A slender grooved instrument upon which a knife is made to slide when it is wished to limit the extent of motion of the latter, or prevent its injuring the parts beneath.

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