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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.”
A pattern usually seen in artwork, or architecture
A container filled with explosive or incendiary material
A part of a device used to manage the performance of a machine or system
Reactor or apparatus
The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems
A key, especially in a hotel, that allows someone in authority to open any door
A device for peeling fruit or vegetables
Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs
A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible
A smoke detector
A structure that complements or supplements something else
A title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster
A pithy expression of a general principle or rule
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
Unconvincing character who resolves plot
A device or organ that detects certain external stimuli and responds in a distinctive manner
A word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language
Measure, standard
Machine
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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