| n. |
| [1] |
implement
,
tool
,
device
,
apparatus
,
utensil
,
appliance
,
contrivance
,
mechanism
,
gadget
,
(Colloq) contraption
,
thingumabob
,
thingumajig
,
thingummy
,
thingy
,
whatsit
,
what's-its-name
,
whatnot
,
what-d'you-call-it
,
(Brit) gubbins
,
(US) gismo/gizmo
|
| [2] |
agency
,
tool
,
means
,
way
,
factor
,
mechanism
,
instrumentality
,
wherewithal
,
(prime) mover
,
catalyst
,
agent
|
| [3] |
contract
,
pawn
,
cat's-paw
,
(legal) document
,
(written) agreement
,
pact
,
compact
,
paper
|
| [4] |
legal document
,
legal instrument
,
official document
|
| [5] |
instrumental role
|
| [6] |
musical instrument
|
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