| Main Entry: | instrument |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | tool, implement |
Synonyms: |
apparatus, appliance, contraption, contrivance, device, doodad, equipment, gadget, gear, gizmo, machine, machinery, mechanism, paraphernalia, tackle, utensil |
| Main Entry: | instrument |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | means, agent |
Synonyms: |
agency, channel, factor, force, instrumentality, material, mechanism, medium, ministry, organ, vehicle, wherewithal |
Antonyms: |
end |
| Concept: | Instrument. |
| Category: | 2. Subservience to ends; actual subservience |
Synonyms: |
-nouns
machinery, mechanism, engineering., instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill; air engine, caloric engine, heat engine., gear; tackle, tackling, rig, rigging, apparatus, appliances; plant, materiel; harness, trappings, fittings, accouterments; barde; equipment, equipmentage; appointments, furniture, upholstery; chattels; paraphernalia (belongings)., mechanical powers; lever, leverage; mechanical advantage; crow, crowbar; handspike, gavelock, jemmy, jimmy, arm, limb, wing; oar, paddle; pulley; wheel and axle; wheelwork, clockwork; wheels within wheels; pinion, crank, winch; cam; pedal; capstan (lift); wheel (rotation); inclined plane; wedge; screw; spring, mainspring; can hook, glut, heald, heddle, jenny, parbuckle, sprag, water wheel., handle, hilt, haft, shaft, heft, shank, blade, trigger, tiller, helm, treadle, key; turnscrew, screwdriver; knocker., hammer (impulse); edge tool (cut); borer; vice, teeth (hold); nail, rope (join); peg (hang); support; spoon (vehicle); arms; oar (navigation); cardiograph, recapper, snowplow, tenpenny, votograph.
-adjectives
instrumental; mechanical, machinal; brachial.
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| Main Entry: | accompaniment |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | music that supports a theme or performer in a composition |
Synonyms: |
back, back-up, background, backing, harmony, instrument, part |
| Main Entry: | agency |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | power, instrumentality |
Synonyms: |
action, activity, auspices, channel, efficiency, force, influence, instrument, instrumentality, intercession, intervention, means, mechanism, mediation, medium, operation, organ, vehicle, work |
| Main Entry: | appliance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | machine, usually with domestic purpose |
Synonyms: |
apparatus, device, gadget, implement, instrument, mechanism, tool |
| Main Entry: | arrange |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | prepare musical composition differently |
Synonyms: |
adapt, instrument, orchestrate, score |
| Main Entry: | channel |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | means |
Synonyms: |
agency, agent, approach, avenue, course, instrument, instrumentality, instrumentation, medium, ministry, organ, route, vehicle, way |
| Main Entry: | contrivance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | gadget |
Synonyms: |
apparatus, appliance, brainchild, coinage, contraption, convenience, creation, device, discovery, engine, equipment, gear, gimcrack, harness, implement, instrument, invention, machine, material, mechanism, tackle, thingamabob, thingamajig, tool, utensil, whatsis, widget |
| Main Entry: | deed |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | legal paper assigning property; contract |
Synonyms: |
agreement, bargain, certificate, charter, compact, conveyance, covenant, document, indenture, instrument, lease, papers, proof, record, release, security, title, transaction, voucher, warranty |