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