device

Letters that make device

d, e, c, i, v are letters that make 'device'

Words within device

ice, ICE, vice, IC, Devi, vi, ic, CE, eV, VI, DE, Ce are words within 'device'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of device

devices is a word created by adding a letter to 'device'


5 possible definitions for 'device'

Device as "any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)"

Under this definition, device is a noun and has the following properties:

device as a type

'device' can be a type of figure, design, pattern.

Types of device

seal, stamp are types of 'device'.


Device as "an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)"

Under this definition, device is a noun and has the following properties:

device as a type

'device' can be a type of emblem.

Types of device

union is a type of device.

device as a category

'device' can be a category of heraldry.

Example of device used within this context

"he was recognized by the device on his shield"


Device as "something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect"

Under this definition, device is a noun and has the following properties:

device as a type

'device' can be a type of style, expressive style.

Types of device

conceit, rhetorical device are types of 'device'.


Device as "an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose"

Under this definition, device is a noun and has the following properties:

device as a type

'device' can be a type of instrumentality, instrumentation.

Types of device

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

Example of device used within this context

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


Device as "any clever maneuver"

Under this definition, device is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

gimmick, twist have the same meaning as 'device'

device as a type

'device' can be a type of maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical manoeuvre, tactical maneuver.

Types of device

mnemonic, trick, fast one are types of 'device'.

Example of device used within this context

"he would stoop to any device to win a point", "it was a great sales gimmick", "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"



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