Defenition of the word device

• Defenition of the word device

  • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
  • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield"
  • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
  • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
  • any clever (deceptive) maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"
  • any clever maneuver
  • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

Synonyms for the word device

• • apparatus
  • appliance
  • badge
  • contraption
  • contrivance
  • crest
  • design
  • emblem
  • expedient
  • gadget
  • gimmick
  • logo
  • machine
  • maneuver
  • means
  • mechanism
  • method
  • piece of equipment
  • plan
  • ruse
  • stratagem
  • symbol
  • tool
  • trick
  • twist
  • way

Similar words in the device

• • device
  • device's
  • devices

Hyponyms for the word device

• • acoustic device
  • adapter
  • adaptor
  • aerofoil
  • afterburner
  • agglomerator
  • airfoil
  • alarm
  • alarm system
  • appliance
  • applicator
  • applier
  • aspergill
  • aspersorium
  • asphyxiator
  • autocue
  • automatic pilot
  • autopilot
  • baby's dummy
  • bait
  • battery charger
  • billiard marker
  • bird feeder
  • birdfeeder
  • birth control device
  • blower
  • bootjack
  • breathalyser
  • breathalyzer
  • breathing apparatus
  • breathing device
  • breathing machine
  • bubbler
  • buffer
  • button
  • catapult
  • charger
  • clip-on
  • comb
  • comforter
  • conceit
  • conductor
  • constraint
  • contraceptive
  • contraceptive device
  • contraption
  • contrivance
  • control surface
  • convenience
  • converter
  • convertor
  • corer
  • corrective
  • crusher
  • cryptograph
  • cutoff
  • dampener
  • damper
  • dart thrower
  • data input device
  • decoy
  • deflector
  • dental appliance
  • depressor
  • detector
  • diestock
  • doorknocker
  • drive
  • drop forge
  • drop hammer
  • drop press
  • elastic device
  • electrical device
  • electronic device
  • energiser
  • energizer
  • exercise device
  • explosive device
  • extinguisher
  • fan
  • fast one
  • feeder
  • fender
  • filter
  • fire extinguisher
  • flare
  • foil
  • fumigator
  • gadget
  • gas fixture
  • gismo
  • gizmo
  • goad
  • groover
  • guard
  • heat exchanger
  • heater
  • holding device
  • horn
  • hydrofoil
  • igniter
  • ignition interlock
  • ignitor
  • imprint
  • indicator
  • input device
  • instrument
  • interlock
  • interrupter
  • jig
  • key
  • keyboard
  • Kinetoscope
  • knocker
  • launcher
  • lift
  • lifting device
  • light
  • lighter
  • lure
  • machine
  • magnet
  • mechanism
  • memory device
  • mnemonic
  • moistener
  • muffler
  • musical instrument
  • nest egg
  • noisemaker
  • optical device
  • override
  • pacifier
  • pair of tongs
  • paper feed
  • peeler
  • pick
  • plectron
  • plectrum
  • power takeoff
  • preventative
  • preventive
  • prod
  • prompter
  • prophylactic device
  • PTO
  • pull
  • rapper
  • reflector
  • reinforcement
  • release
  • remote
  • remote control
  • reset
  • restorative
  • restraint
  • rhetorical device
  • robot pilot
  • router
  • runner
  • safety
  • safety device
  • scratcher
  • seal
  • sensing element
  • sensor
  • shoehorn
  • shoetree
  • shooting stick
  • shredder
  • signaling device
  • snowshoe
  • sounder
  • source of illumination
  • spear thrower
  • stabiliser
  • stabilizer
  • stamp
  • stemmer
  • stencil
  • storage device
  • straightener
  • strengthener
  • stylus
  • suction cup
  • support
  • surface
  • sweatbox
  • synchroflash
  • take-up
  • teaser
  • teething ring
  • throwing board
  • throwing stick
  • tilter
  • tongs
  • toy
  • trap
  • trick
  • trigger
  • union
  • valve
  • vaporiser
  • vaporizer
  • ventilator
  • warmer
  • warning device
  • washboard
  • water cooler
  • widget

Hypernyms for the word device

• • design
  • emblem
  • expressive style
  • figure
  • instrumentality
  • instrumentation
  • maneuver
  • maneuvering
  • manoeuvering
  • manoeuvre
  • pattern
  • style
  • tactical maneuver
  • tactical manoeuver
  • tactical manoeuvre

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