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device
device
/dɪˈvaɪs/
noun
(
)
An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
(
device
)
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
The device is small enough to wear on your wrist
the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
A device intended to conserve water
a device intended to conserve water
(
)
Any clever maneuver
(
gimmick
,
device
,
twist
)
any clever maneuver
He would stoop to any device to win a point
he would stoop to any device to win a point
It was a great sales gimmick
it was a great sales gimmick
A cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
(
)
Something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
(
device
)
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
(heraldry) an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
(
device
)
(heraldry) an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
He was recognized by the device on his shield
he was recognized by the device on his shield
Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
(
device
)
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
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