Definition of instrument

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Instrument (n.) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc..

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Thrashel :: Thrashel (n.) An instrument to thrash with; a flail.
Birdcall :: Birdcall (n.) An instrument of any kind, as a whistle, used in making the sound of a birdcall..
Pumper :: Pumper (n.) One who pumps; the instrument or machine used in pumping.
Instrumental :: Instrumental (a.) Acting as an instrument; serving as a means; contributing to promote; conductive; helpful; serviceable; as, he was instrumental in conducting the business..
Pachometer :: Pachometer (n.) An instrument for measuring thickness, as of the glass of a mirror, or of paper; a pachymeter..
Castigatory :: Castigatory (n.) An instrument formerly used to punish and correct arrant scolds; -- called also a ducking stool, or trebucket..
Thermometer :: Thermometer (n.) An instrument for measuring temperature, founded on the principle that changes of temperature in bodies are accompained by proportional changes in their volumes or dimensions..
Conductor :: Conductor (n.) A grooved sound or staff used for directing instruments, as lithontriptic forceps, etc.; a director..
Shave :: Shave (v. t.) To make bare or smooth by cutting off closely the surface, or surface covering, of; especially, to remove the hair from with a razor or other sharp instrument; to take off the beard or hair of; as, to shave the face or the crown of the head; he shaved himself..
Meteorograph :: Meteorograph (n.) An instrument which registers meteorologic phases or conditions.
Reticule :: Reticule (n..) A system of wires or lines in the focus of a telescope or other instrument; a reticle.
Instrument :: Instrument (v. t.) To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra..
Water Gauge :: Water gauge () An instrument for measuring or ascertaining the depth or quantity of water, or for indicating the height of its surface, as in the boiler of a steam engine. See Gauge..
Policy :: Policy (n.) The writing or instrument in which a contract of insurance is embodied; an instrument in writing containing the terms and conditions on which one party engages to indemnify another against loss arising from certain hazards, perils, or risks to which his person or property may be exposed. See Insurance..
Instrument :: Instrument (n.) One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent..
A Cappella :: A cappella () In church or chapel style; -- said of compositions sung in the old church style, without instrumental accompaniment; as, a mass a capella, i. e., a mass purely vocal..
Strickler :: Strickle (n.) An instrument used in dressing flax.
Registering :: Registering (a.) Recording; -- applied to instruments; having an apparatus which registers; as, a registering thermometer. See Recording..
Cithara :: Cithara (n.) An ancient instrument resembling the harp.
Mathematical :: Mathematical (a.) Of or pertaining to mathematics; according to mathematics; hence, theoretically precise; accurate; as, mathematical geography; mathematical instruments; mathematical exactness..
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