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Faller :: Faller (n.) A part which acts by falling, as a stamp in a fulling mill, or the device in a spinning machine to arrest motion when a thread breaks..

Clutch :: Clutch (n.) A device which is used for coupling shafting, etc., so as to transmit motion, and which may be disengaged at pleasure..

Tagger :: Tagger (n.) A device for removing taglocks from sheep.

Sound :: Sound (v. i.) To ascertain the depth of water with a sounding line or other device.

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..

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

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

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.

Connector :: Connector (n.) A device for holding two parts of an electrical conductor in contact.

Switched :: Switch (n.) A mechanical device for shifting an electric current to another circuit.

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

Swatte :: Swather (n.) A device attached to a mowing machine for raising the uncut fallen grain and marking the limit of the swath.

Banner :: Banner (n.) A large piece of silk or other cloth, with a device or motto, extended on a crosspiece, and borne in a procession, or suspended in some conspicuous place..

Countercheck :: Countercheck (n.) Any force or device designed to restrain another restraining force; a check upon a check.

Greenback :: Greenback (n.) One of the legal tender notes of the United States; -- first issued in 1862, and having the devices on the back printed with green ink, to prevent alterations and counterfeits..

Hoverer :: Hoverer (n.) A device in an incubator for protecting the young chickens and keeping them warm.

Point-device :: Point-device (adv.) Alt. of Point-devis.

Conceit :: Conceit (n.) A fanciful, odd, or extravagant notion; a quant fancy; an unnatural or affected conception; a witty thought or turn of expression; a fanciful device; a whim; a quip..

Styphnate :: Stylus (n.) A pen-shaped pointing device used to specify the cursor position on a graphics tablet.

Copyholder :: Copyholder (n.) A device for holding copy for a compositor.

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