Definition of device

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Device (n.) An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance..

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Medal :: Medal (n.) A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward..
Let-off :: Let-off (n.) A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom..
Way :: Way (n.) The means by which anything is reached, or anything is accomplished; scheme; device; plan..
Brass :: Brass (n.) A brass plate engraved with a figure or device. Specifically, one used as a memorial to the dead, and generally having the portrait, coat of arms, etc..
Switched :: Switch (n.) A mechanical device for shifting an electric current to another circuit.
Hydrotrope :: Hydrotrope (n.) A device for raising water by the direct action of steam; a pulsometer.
Accoutrements :: Accoutrements (n. pl.) Dress; trappings; equipment; specifically, the devices and equipments worn by soldiers..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..
Agraffe :: Agraffe (n.) A hook, eyelet, or other device by which a piano wire is so held as to limit the vibration..
Art :: Art (n.) Skillful plan; device.
Blazon :: Blazon (v. t.) To describe in proper terms (the figures of heraldic devices); also, to delineate (armorial bearings); to emblazon..
Feeder :: Feeder (n.) A device for supplying steam boilers with water as needed.
Trunkwork :: Trunkwork (n.) Work or devices suitable to be concealed; a secret stratagem.
Dodger :: Dodger (n.) One who dodges or evades; one who plays fast and loose, or uses tricky devices..
Muckworm :: Muckworm (n.) One who scrapes together money by mean labor and devices; a miser.
Coup :: Coup (n.) A sudden stroke; an unexpected device or stratagem; -- a term used in various ways to convey the idea of promptness and force.
Bill Holder :: Bill holder () A device by means of which bills, etc., are held..
Gaud :: Gaud (n.) Deceit; fraud; artifice; device.
Inventor :: Inventor (n.) One who invents or finds out something new; a contriver; especially, one who invents mechanical devices..
Ambush :: Ambush (v. t.) A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to entrap; a snare.
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