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Artificially :: Artificially (adv.) In an artificial manner; by art, or skill and contrivance, not by nature..

Escapement :: Escapement (n.) The contrivance in a timepiece which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration; -- so called because it allows a tooth to escape from a pallet at each vibration..

Pitter :: Pitter (n.) A contrivance for removing the pits from peaches, plums, and other stone fruit..

Dexterous :: Dexterous (a.) Skillful in contrivance; quick at inventing expedients; expert; as, a dexterous manager..

Get :: Get (n.) Artifice; contrivance.

Hectograph :: Hectograph (n.) A contrivance for multiple copying, by means of a surface of gelatin softened with glycerin..

Rule :: Rule (n.) To mark with lines made with a pen, pencil, etc., guided by a rule or ruler; to print or mark with lines by means of a rule or other contrivance effecting a similar result; as, to rule a sheet of paper of a blank book..

Providential :: Providential (a.) Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence; as, the providential contrivance of thing; a providential escape..

Action :: Action (n.) The mechanical contrivance by means of which the impulse of the player's finger is transmitted to the strings of a pianoforte or to the valve of an organ pipe.

Artful :: Artful (a.) Using or exhibiting much art, skill, or contrivance; dexterous; skillful..

Spoked :: Spoke (n.) A contrivance for fastening the wheel of a vehicle, to prevent it from turning in going down a hill..

Contrivement :: Contrivement (n.) Contrivance; invention; arrangement; design; plan.

Swing :: Swing (n.) A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing; especially, an apparatus for recreation by swinging, commonly consisting of a rope, the two ends of which are attached overhead, as to the bough of a tree, a seat being placed in the loop at the bottom; also, any contrivance by which a similar motion is produced for amusement or exercise..

Register :: Register (n.) A contrivance for automatically noting the performance of a machine or the rapidity of a process.

Curiousness :: Curiousness (n.) The state of being curious; exactness of workmanship; ingenuity of contrivance.

Cyclometer :: Cyclometer (n.) A contrivance for recording the revolutions of a wheel, as of a bicycle..

Calculating :: Calculating (a.) Given to contrivance or forethought; forecasting; scheming; as, a cool calculating disposition..

Snare :: Snare (n.) A contrivance, often consisting of a noose of cord, or the like, by which a bird or other animal may be entangled and caught; a trap; a gin..

Procurement :: Procurement (n.) Efficient contrivance; management; agency.

Frame :: Frame (n.) Contrivance; the act of devising or scheming.

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