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Dodge :: Dodge (v. i.) To evade a duty by low craft; to practice mean shifts; to use tricky devices; to play fast and loose; to quibble.

Extractor :: Extractor (n.) A device for withdrawing a cartridge or spent cartridge shell from the chamber of the barrel.

Megaphone :: Megaphone (n.) A device to magnify sound, or direct it in a given direction in a greater volume, as a very large funnel used as an ear trumpet or as a speaking trumpet..

Relay :: Relay (n.) In various forms of telegraphic apparatus, a magnet which receives the circuit current, and is caused by it to bring into into action the power of a local battery for performing the work of making the record; also, a similar device by which the current in one circuit is made to open or close another circuit in which a current is passing..

Jar :: "Jar (n.) In deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed..

Inkstand :: Inkstand (n.) A small vessel for holding ink, to dip the pen into; also, a device for holding ink and writing materials..

Hog :: Hog (n.) A device for mixing and stirring the pulp of which paper is made.

Gripe :: Gripe (n.) A device for grasping or holding anything; a brake to stop a wheel.

Unloader :: Unloader (n.) One who, or that which, unloads; a device for unloading, as hay from a wagon..

Device :: Device (n.) Power of devising; invention; contrivance.

Rack :: Rack (a.) A frame or device of various construction for holding, and preventing the waste of, hay, grain, etc., supplied to beasts..

Device :: Device (n.) A spectacle or show.

Purchase :: Purchase (v. t.) To apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; as, to purchase a cannon..

Notion :: Notion () An invention; an ingenious device; a knickknack; as, Yankee notions..

Invention :: Invention (n.) That which is invented; an original contrivance or construction; a device; as, this fable was the invention of Esop; that falsehood was her own invention..

Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..

Irenicon :: Irenicon (n.) A proposition or device for securing peace, especially in the church..

Attachment :: Attachment (n.) Something attached; some adjunct attached to an instrument, machine, or other object; as, a sewing machine attachment (i. e., a device attached to a sewing machine to enable it to do special work, as tucking, etc.)..

Art :: Art (n.) Skillful plan; device.

Pace :: Pace (n.) A device in a loom, to maintain tension on the warp in pacing the web..

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