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A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment
“The other piece of equipment is a device called a hydrometer, which measures alcoholic strength.”
A plan, method, or trick with a particular 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.”
An affection or proclivity for a person, activity or thing
Laptop or smartphone
“You can use the same login across all your devices.”
Something designed to mislead to divert intention
A pattern usually seen in artwork, or architecture
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
Reactor or apparatus
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
A device for peeling fruit or vegetables
A structure that complements or supplements something else
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
Unconvincing character who resolves plot
A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner
A key designed to fit many locks by having the interior of the bit hollowed
A word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language
Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs
A smoke detector
The thing that one desires or ordains
A measuring device such as a speedometer, taximeter, or milometer
Something invented through research and development
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