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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..

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..

Refuge :: Refuge (n.) An expedient to secure protection or defense; a device or contrivance.

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

Flag :: Flag (n.) A cloth usually bearing a device or devices and used to indicate nationality, party, etc., or to give or ask information; -- commonly attached to a staff to be waved by the wind; a standard; a banner; an ensign; the colors; as, the national flag; a military or a naval flag..

Save-all :: Save-all (n.) A device in a candlestick to hold the ends of candles, so that they be burned..

Entrap :: Entrap (v. t.) To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men..

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..

Undercraft :: Undercraft (n.) A sly trick or device; as, an undercraft of authors..

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

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

Collar :: Collar (n.) An ornament worn round the neck by knights, having on it devices to designate their rank or order..

Machination :: Machination (n.) That which is devised; a device; a hostile or treacherous scheme; an artful design or plot.

Blotter :: Blotter (n.) One who, or that which, blots; esp. a device for absorbing superfluous ink..

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

Break-circuit :: Break-circuit (n.) A key or other device for breaking an electrical circuit.

Gong :: Gong (n.) A flat saucerlike bell, rung by striking it with a small hammer which is connected with it by various mechanical devices; a stationary bell, used to sound calls or alarms; -- called also gong bell..

Sharking :: Sharking (n.) Petty rapine; trick; also, seeking a livelihood by shifts and dishonest devices..

Pulsometer :: Pulsometer (n.) A device, with valves, for raising water by steam, partly by atmospheric pressure, and partly by the direct action of the steam on the water, without the intervention of a piston; -- also called vacuum pump..

Gate :: Gate (n.) A door, valve, or other device, for stopping the passage of water through a dam, lock, pipe, etc..

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