Definition of device

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Device (n.) Opinion; decision.

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Threader :: Threader (n.) A device for assisting in threading a needle.
Take-up :: Take-up (n.) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch..
Swatte :: Swather (n.) A device attached to a mowing machine for raising the uncut fallen grain and marking the limit of the swath.
Primer :: Primer (n.) an instrument or device for priming; esp., a cap, tube, or water containing percussion powder or other compound for igniting a charge of gunpowder..
Contrive :: Contrive (v. i.) To make devices; to form designs; to plan; to scheme; to plot.
Dynamograph :: Dynamograph (n.) A dynamometer to which is attached a device for automatically registering muscular power.
Blazon :: Blazon (v. t.) To describe in proper terms (the figures of heraldic devices); also, to delineate (armorial bearings); to emblazon..
Greenback :: Greenback (n.) One of the legal tender notes of the United States; -- first issued in 1862, and having the devices on the back printed with green ink, to prevent alterations and counterfeits..
Dodger :: Dodger (n.) One who dodges or evades; one who plays fast and loose, or uses tricky devices..
Trade-mark :: Trade-mark (n.) A peculiar distinguishing mark or device affixed by a manufacturer or a merchant to his goods, the exclusive right of using which is recognized by law..
Pace :: Pace (n.) A device in a loom, to maintain tension on the warp in pacing the web..
Engine :: Engine (n.) Anything used to effect a purpose; any device or contrivance; an agent.
Blower :: Blower (n.) A device for producing a current of air; as: (a) A metal plate temporarily placed before the upper part of a grate or open fire. (b) A machine for producing an artificial blast or current of air by pressure, as for increasing the draft of a furnace, ventilating a building or shaft, cleansing gram, etc..
Gong :: Gong (n.) A flat saucerlike bell, rung by striking it with a small hammer which is connected with it by various mechanical devices; a stationary bell, used to sound calls or alarms; -- called also gong bell..
Craft :: Craft (n.) Cunning, art, or skill, in a bad sense, or applied to bad purposes; artifice; guile; skill or dexterity employed to effect purposes by deceit or shrewd devices..
Copyholder :: Copyholder (n.) A device for holding copy for a compositor.
Jar :: "Jar (n.) In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed..
Accoutrements :: Accoutrements (n. pl.) Dress; trappings; equipment; specifically, the devices and equipments worn by soldiers..
Impress :: Impress (n.) A device. See Impresa.
Agraffe :: Agraffe (n.) A hook, eyelet, or other device by which a piano wire is so held as to limit the vibration..
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