All instrument synonyms
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I i noun instrument
- gear — Machinery. a part, as a disk, wheel, or section of a shaft, having cut teeth of such form, size, and spacing that they mesh with teeth in another part to transmit or receive force and motion. an assembly of such parts. one of several possible arrangements of such parts in a mechanism, as an automobile transmission, for affording different relations of torque and speed between the driving and the driven machinery, or for permitting the driven machinery to run in either direction: first gear; reverse gear. a mechanism or group of parts performing one function or serving one purpose in a complex machine: steering gear.
- apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
- gadget — a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article.
- appliance — An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical.
- mechanism — an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.
- machine — an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work: a sewing machine.
- machinery — an assemblage of machines or mechanical apparatuses: the machinery of a factory.
- device — A device is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, for example for recording or measuring something.
- gizmo — gismo.
- medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
- material — the substance or substances of which a thing is made or composed: Stone is a durable material.
- organ — Also called pipe organ. a musical instrument consisting of one or more sets of pipes sounded by means of compressed air, played by means of one or more keyboards, and capable of producing a wide range of musical effects.
- vehicle — any means in or by which someone travels or something is carried or conveyed; a means of conveyance or transport: a motor vehicle; space vehicles.
- contraption — You can refer to a device or machine as a contraption, especially when it looks strange or you do not know what it is used for.
- paraphernalia — (sometimes used with a singular verb) equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity: a skier's paraphernalia.
- utensil — any of the instruments or vessels commonly used in a kitchen, dairy, etc.: eating utensils; baking utensils.
- doodad — a decorative embellishment; trinket; bauble: a dress covered with doodads.
- contrivance — If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial.
- tackle — equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing: fishing tackle.
- wherewithal — that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money: the wherewithal to pay my rent.
- force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- ministry — the service, functions, or profession of a minister of religion.
- agency — An agency is a business which provides a service on behalf of other businesses.
- factor — Christmas factor.
- channel — A channel is a television station.
- instrumentality — the quality or state of being instrumental.
- tool — an implement, especially one held in the hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
- implement — any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements.
- equipment — The necessary items for a particular purpose.
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- method — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
- catalyst — You can describe a person or thing that causes a change or event to happen as a catalyst.
- agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
verb instrument
- arrange — If you arrange an event or meeting, you make plans for it to happen.