APPLIANCE Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word appliance. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| contraption | nounn | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| gadget | nounn | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| apparatus | nounn | |||||
noun • equipment designed to serve a specific function • (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function | ||||||
| device | nounn | |||||
noun • an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose • something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect • any clever maneuver • any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) • an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | ||||||
| equipment | nounn | |||||
noun • an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service | ||||||
| implement | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end verb • apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design • ensure observance of laws and rules • pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue | ||||||
| machine | nounn | |||||
noun • any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks • an efficient person • an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently • a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point • a group that controls the activities of a political party • a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine verb • turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery • make by machinery | ||||||
| tool | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an implement used in the practice of a vocation • the means whereby some act is accomplished • a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else • obscene terms for penis verb • drive • ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it • furnish with tools • work with a tool | ||||||
| utensil | nounn | |||||
noun • an implement for practical use (especially in a household) | ||||||
| application | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose • a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school • the work of applying something • a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task • liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin • a diligent effort • the action of putting something into operation | ||||||
| compliance | nounn | |||||
noun • acting according to certain accepted standards • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others • the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another | ||||||
| cure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain verb • provide a cure for, make healthy again • prepare by drying, salting, or chemical processing in order to preserve • make (substances) hard and improve their usability • be or become preserved | ||||||
| medicine | nounn | |||||
noun • the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques • (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease • the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries • punishment for one's actions verb • treat medicinally, treat with medicine | ||||||
| remedy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil • a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain verb • set straight or right • provide relief for | ||||||
| contrivance | nounn | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job • the faculty of contriving; inventive skill • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade • an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc. • any improvised arrangement for temporary use • the act of devising something | ||||||
| convenience | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being suitable or opportune • the quality of being useful and convenient • a toilet that is available to the public • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| gismo | nounn | |||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| gizmo | nounn | |||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| widget | nounn | |||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
