Definition of instrument

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Instrument (n.) One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent..

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Separatory :: Separatory (n.) A surgical instrument for separating the pericranium from the cranium.
Horology :: Horology (n.) The science of measuring time, or the principles and art of constructing instruments for measuring and indicating portions of time, as clocks, watches, dials, etc..
Astroscope :: Astroscope (n.) An old astronomical instrument, formed of two cones, on whose surface the constellations were delineated..
Bougie :: Bougie (n.) A long, flexible instrument, that is.
Angulometer :: Angulometer (n.) An instrument for measuring external angles.
Finger :: Finger (v. i.) To use the fingers in playing on an instrument.
Tribometer :: Tribometer (n.) An instrument to ascertain the degree of friction in rubbing surfaces.
Saxophone :: Saxophone (n.) A wind instrument of brass, containing a reed, and partaking of the qualities both of a brass instrument and of a clarinet..
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..
Shears :: Shears (n.) An instrument consisting of two blades, commonly with bevel edges, connected by a pivot, and working on both sides of the material to be cut, -- used for cutting cloth and other substances..
Scaler :: Scaler (n.) One who, or that which, scales; specifically, a dentist's instrument for removing tartar from the teeth..
Subservient :: Subserviency (n.) The quality or state of being subservient; instrumental fitness or use; hence, willingness to serve another's purposes; in a derogatory sense, servility..
Cartbote :: Cartbote (n.) Wood to which a tenant is entitled for making and repairing carts and other instruments of husbandry.
Enfeoffment :: Enfeoffment (n.) The instrument or deed by which one is invested with the fee of an estate.
Protocol :: Protocol (n.) The original copy of any writing, as of a deed, treaty, dispatch, or other instrument..
Pinchers :: Pinchers (n. pl.) An instrument having two handles and two grasping jaws working on a pivot; -- used for griping things to be held fast, drawing nails, etc..
Improbation :: Improbation (n.) The act by which falsehood and forgery are proved; an action brought for the purpose of having some instrument declared false or forged.
Melodiograph :: Melodiograph (n.) A contrivance for preserving a record of music, by recording the action of the keys of a musical instrument when played upon..
Stiletto :: Stiletto (n.) A pointed instrument for making eyelet holes in embroidery.
Trump :: Trump (n.) A wind instrument of music; a trumpet, or sound of a trumpet; -- used chiefly in Scripture and poetry..
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