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An object, tool, equipment or machine, typically made or adapted for a particular purpose
“The other piece of equipment is a device called a hydrometer, which measures alcoholic strength.”
A strategy or course of action that is resorted to
“On this occasion, there was undoubtedly physical fear of a very acute kind, and the vow appears as a desperate device to save his life.”
A cunning ploy or trick with a particular goal or aim
“Daniel Brochu is somewhat wasted in the role of younger Vinci brother Francesco who is, again, less of a character in his own right than a device to move the plot along.”
An emblematic or heraldic design
“He chose the Corbinian Bear as an heraldic device for his papal coat of arms.”
A pattern usually seen in artwork, or architecture
An undertaking or course of action taken to achieve a particular aim or goal
A part of a device used to manage the performance of a machine or system
Text, typically highlighted or in large font, used to declare a name or section of something
The ability to solve difficult problems, often in original, clever, and inventive ways
A word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea
An extra part or extension that is or may be attached to something
A structure that complements or supplements something else
A schematic or diagram that shows how something works or is built
A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason
Contrived device or gimmick, used to resolve a difficult situation abruptly
A device, RDF, triangulator, or direction finder, used to determine the direction of a radio signal
A key, especially in a hotel, that allows someone in authority to open any door
Tool with multiple functions
Sensor device that detects smoke, signaling potential fire
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
A word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language
A chuck, tool, or winch used for holding and securing objects firmly
A device for peeling fruit or vegetables
A portable device to support and transport patients
Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs
An electronic device connected to other devices or networks
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp
A device that uses atomic energy to produce heat
The thing that one desires or ordains
Something invented through research and development
A supplementary device attached to a main device or machine
Serving as a default setting or configuration
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