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Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary
device
1. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose (Freq. 36)
- the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
- a device intended to conserve water
• Hypernyms:
instrumentality, instrumentation
• Hyponyms:
acoustic device, adapter, adaptor, afterburner, agglomerator,
airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface, alarm, warning device,
alarm system, appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget,
gizmo, gismo, widget, applicator, applier, aspergill,
aspersorium, autopilot, automatic pilot, robot pilot, bait, decoy,
lure, billiard marker, bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder, blower,
bootjack, breathalyzer, breathalyser, breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine,
ventilator, bubbler, buffer, fender, catapult, launcher,
charger, battery charger, clip-on, comb, comforter, pacifier,
baby's dummy, teething ring, conductor, contraceptive, preventive, preventative,
contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device, converter, convertor, corer,
corrective, restorative, crusher, cryptograph, cutoff, dampener,
moistener, damper, muffler, deflector, dental appliance, depressor,
detector, sensor, sensing element, diestock, drive, drop forge,
drop hammer, drop press, elastic device, electrical device, electronic device, energizer,
energiser, exercise device, explosive device, fan, filter, fire extinguisher,
extinguisher, asphyxiator, flare, fumigator, gas fixture, groover,
guard, safety, safety device, heater, warmer, heat exchanger,
holding device, horn, hydrofoil, foil, imprint, indicator,
instrument, interlock, ignition interlock, interrupter, jig, key,
keyboard, Kinetoscope, knocker, doorknocker, rapper, lift,
lifting device, lighter, light, igniter, ignitor, machine,
magnet, mechanism, memory device, storage device, musical instrument, nest egg,
noisemaker, optical device, override, paper feed, peeler, pick,
plectrum, plectron, power takeoff, PTO, prod, goad,
prompter, autocue, pull, reflector, release, button,
remote control, remote, reset, restraint, constraint, router,
runner, scratcher, shoehorn, shoetree, shooting stick, shredder,
signaling device, snowshoe, sounder, source of illumination, stabilizer, stabiliser,
stemmer, straightener, strengthener, reinforcement, stylus, suction cup,
support, sweatbox, synchroflash, take-up, teaser, throwing stick,
throwing board, spear thrower, dart thrower, tilter, tongs, pair of tongs,
toy, trap, trigger, valve, vaporizer, vaporiser,
washboard, water cooler
2. something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect (Freq. 2)
• Hypernyms:
expressive style, style
• Hyponyms:
conceit, rhetorical device
3. any clever maneuver (Freq. 2)
- he would stoop to any device to win a point
- it was a great sales gimmick
- a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
• Syn:
gimmick, twist
• Hypernyms:
maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
• Hyponyms:
mnemonic, trick, fast one
4. any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
• Hypernyms:
design, pattern, figure
• Hyponyms:
seal, stamp
5. an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
- he was recognized by the device on his shield
• Topics:
heraldry
• Hypernyms:
emblem
• Hyponyms:
union
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