device
1. [ noun ] an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Examples:

"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist" "a device intended to conserve water"

Related terms: instrumentality machine instrument key appliance detector reflector contraceptive filter trap fan comb blower alarm noisemaker keyboard electronic_device magnet guard indicator crusher musical_instrument pull seal prod support heater applicator valve deflector dental_appliance breathalyzer depressor mechanism breathing_device aspergill battery_charger diestock agglomerator drive drop_forge buffer autopilot airfoil pick electrical_device elastic_device remote_control reset exercise_device catapult explosive_device shoehorn bubbler shoetree fire_extinguisher comforter bait backscratcher adapter stabilizer gas_fixture data_input_device knocker lifting_device lighter sweatbox input_device dampener memory_device corer conductor foil nest_egg throwing_stick optical_device override kinetoscope tongs groover prompter energiser truss corrective converter restraint flare runner billiard_marker ventilator holding_device shooting_stick source_of_illumination sprinkler_system heat_exchanger stencil strengthener stylus snowshoe shredder synchroflash take-up imprint router cryptograph lift paper_feed scratcher tilter cutoff interrupter washboard water_cooler signaling_device trigger sounder damper straightener bootjack peeler blowtube power_takeoff stemmer teaser afterburner acoustic_device
2. [ noun ] something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
Related terms: expressive_style rhetorical_device
3. [ noun ] any clever (deceptive) maneuver
Synonyms: twist gimmick
Examples:

"he would stoop to any device to win a point"

Related terms: maneuver trick
4. [ noun ] any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
Related terms: design seal
5. [ noun ] (heraldry) an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
Examples:

"he was recognized by the device on his shield"

Related terms: emblem union heraldry
Similar spelling:   devoice
  devise
  deific
  deface
  devisee
  Debiase