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device > 5 senses
NOUN1deviceAn instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
2deviceSomething in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
3device, gimmick, twistAny clever maneuver
4deviceAny ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
5deviceAn emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
device > pronunciation
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Rhymesadvice, allspice, concise, and 26 more rhymes in ays...
device > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn instrumentality invented for a particular purpose.
Examples"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
Broaderinstrumentality, instrumentation
Narroweracoustic device; adapter, adaptor; afterburner; agglomerator; airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface; alarm, warning device, alarm system; appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget; applicator, applier; aspergill, aspersorium; autopilot, automatic pilot, robot pilot; bait, decoy, lure; billiard marker; bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder; blower; bootjack; breathalyzer, breathalyser; breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator; bubbler; buffer, fender; catapult, launcher; charger, battery charger; clip-on; comb; comforter, pacifier, baby's dummy, teething ring; conductor; contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device; converter, convertor; corer; corrective, restorative; crusher; cryptograph; cutoff; dampener, moistener; damper, muffler; data input device, input device; deflector; dental appliance; depressor; detector, sensor, sensing element; diestock; drive; drop forge, drop hammer, drop press; elastic device; electrical device; electronic device; energizer, energiser; exercise device; explosive device; fan; filter; fire extinguisher, extinguisher, asphyxiator; flare; fumigator; gas fixture; groover; guard, safety, safety device; heater, warmer; heat exchanger; holding device; hydrofoil, foil; imprint; indicator; instrument; interlock, ignition interlock; interrupter; jig; key; keyboard; Kinetoscope; knocker, doorknocker, rapper; lift; lifting device; lighter, light, igniter, ignitor; machine; magnet; mechanism; memory device, storage device; musical instrument, instrument; nest egg; noisemaker; optical device; override; paper feed; peeler; pick, plectrum, plectron; power takeoff, PTO; prod, goad; prompter, autocue; pull; reflector; release, button; remote control, remote; reset; restraint, constraint; router; runner; scratcher; shoehorn; shoetree; shooting stick; shredder; signaling device; snowshoe; sounder; source of illumination; stabilizer, stabiliser; stemmer; stencil; straightener; strengthener, reinforcement; stylus; support; sweatbox; synchroflash; take-up; teaser; throwing stick, throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower; tilter; tongs, pair of tongs; trap; trigger; valve; vaporizer, vaporiser; ventilator; washboard; water cooler
device > noun 2, communication
MeaningSomething in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect.
Broaderexpressive style, style
Narrowerconceit; rhetorical device
device > noun 3, act
MeaningAny clever maneuver.
Examples"he would stoop to any device to win a point"
Synonymsgimmick, twist
Broadermaneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
Narrowermnemonic; trick, fast one
device > noun 4, artifact
MeaningAny ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery).
Broaderdesign, pattern, figure
Narrowerseal, stamp
device > noun 5, artifact
MeaningAn emblematic design (especially in heraldry).
Examples"he was recognized by the device on his shield"
Categoryheraldry
Broaderemblem
Narrowerunion

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