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device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
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instrumentality,
instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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acoustic device a device for amplifying or transmitting sound
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adapter,
adaptor device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
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afterburner a device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust
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agglomerator a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls; "a sonic agglomerator"
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aerofoil,
airfoil,
control surface,
surface a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
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alarm,
alarm system,
warning device a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
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appliance,
contraption,
contrivance,
convenience,
gadget,
gismo,
gizmo,
widget durable goods for home or office use
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applicator,
applier a device for applying a substance
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aspergill,
aspersorium a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
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automatic pilot,
autopilot,
robot pilot a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness; "she went about her chores on automatic pilot"; "too much of the writing seems to have been done on automatic pilot"; "she talked and he dozed and my mind went on autopilot"
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bait,
decoy,
lure something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
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billiard marker a device for keeping the score in a game of billiards
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birdfeeder,
bird feeder,
feeder an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds
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blower a device that produces a current of air
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bootjack has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots
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breathalyser,
breathalyzer a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath
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breathing apparatus,
breathing device,
breathing machine,
ventilator a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
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bubbler any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid
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buffer,
fender a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
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catapult,
launcher an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
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battery charger,
charger formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
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clip-on a device (as an earring, sunglasses, microphone etc.) that is attached by clips
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comb the act of drawing a comb through hair; "his hair needed a comb"
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baby's dummy,
comforter,
pacifier,
teething ring device used for an infant to suck or bite on
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conductor a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
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birth control device,
contraceptive,
contraceptive device,
preventative,
preventive,
prophylactic device an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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converter,
convertor a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
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corer a device for removing the core from apples
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corrective,
restorative a device for treating injury or disease
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crusher a device that crushes something
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cryptograph a device for deciphering codes and ciphers
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cutoff a device that terminates the flow in a pipe
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dampener,
moistener a device that dampens or moistens something; "he used a dampener to moisten the shirts before he ironed them"
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damper,
muffler a depressing restraint; "rain put a damper on our picnic plans"
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deflector a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)
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dental appliance a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth
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depressor a device used by physician to press a part down or aside
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detector,
sensing element,
sensor any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
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diestock a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders
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drive the act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"
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drop forge,
drop hammer,
drop press device for making large forgings
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elastic device any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched
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electrical device a device that produces or is powered by electricity
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electronic device a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
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energiser,
energizer a device that supplies electrical energy
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exercise device a device designed to provide exercise for the user
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explosive device device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy
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fan a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
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filter device that removes something from whatever passes through it
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asphyxiator,
extinguisher,
fire extinguisher a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
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flare (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
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fumigator a device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests
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gas fixture a device to convey illuminating gas from the pipe to the gas burner
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groover a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching
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guard,
safety,
safety device a position on a basketball team
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heater,
warmer device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
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heat exchanger device that transfers heat from one liquid to another without allowing them to mix
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holding device a device for holding something
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horn one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates
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foil,
hydrofoil a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
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imprint a device produced by pressure on a surface
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indicator a device for showing the operating condition of some system
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instrument the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
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ignition interlock,
interlock a device that prevents an automotive engine from starting; "car theives know how to bypass the ignition interlock"
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interrupter a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
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jig any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping
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key metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
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keyboard holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung
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kinetoscope a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture
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doorknocker,
knocker,
rapper a device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
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lift the act of raising something; "he responded with a lift of his eyebrow"; "fireman learn several different raises for getting ladders up"
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lifting device a device for lifting heavy loads
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igniter,
ignitor,
light,
lighter a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
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machine any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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magnet (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
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mechanism the technical aspects of doing something; "a mechanism of social control"; "mechanisms of communication"; "the mechanics of prose style"
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memory device,
storage device a device that preserves information for retrieval
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instrument,
musical instrument the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
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nest egg device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it
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noisemaker a device (such as a clapper or bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration
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optical device a device for producing or controlling light
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override a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
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paper feed a device for inserting sheets of paper into a printer or typewriter; "the job was delayed because the paper feed was clogged"
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peeler a device for peeling vegetables or fruits; "she invented a potato peeler"
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pick,
plectron,
plectrum a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body; "he was called for setting an illegal pick"
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power takeoff,
pto a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer)
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goad,
prod a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
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autocue,
prompter a device that displays words for people to read
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pull the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back"
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reflector device that reflects radiation
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button,
release a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
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remote,
remote control a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance; "he lost the remote for his TV"
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reset device for resetting instruments or controls
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constraint,
restraint the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
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router a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves
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runner fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil
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scratcher a device used for scratching
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shoehorn a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
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shoetree a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn
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shooting stick device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat
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shredder a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them)
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signaling device a device used to send signals
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snowshoe a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
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sounder a device for making soundings
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source of illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
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stabiliser,
stabilizer a device for making something stable
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stemmer a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples)
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straightener a device for straightening; "a hair straightener"
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reinforcement,
strengthener information that makes more forcible or convincing; "his gestures provided eloquent reinforcement for his complaints"
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stylus a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; "he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus"
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suction cup a cup-shaped device (made of rubber, glass, or plastic) that produces a partial vacuum; used to adhere or draw something to a surface
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support a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
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sweatbox a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat
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synchroflash a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter
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take-up the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in
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teaser a device for teasing wool; "a teaser is used to disentangle the fibers"
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dart thrower,
spear thrower,
throwing board,
throwing stick a device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear
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tilter a device for emptying a cask by tilting it without disturbing the dregs
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pair of tongs,
tongs any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
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toy a device regarded as providing amusement; "private airplanes are a rich man's toy"
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trap a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
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trigger an act that sets in motion some course of events
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valve one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
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vaporiser,
vaporizer a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation)
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ventilator a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
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washboard protective covering consisting of a broad plank along a gunwale to keep water from splashing over the side
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water cooler a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water
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device - any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen" |
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gimmick,
twist |
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maneuver,
manoeuvre,
tactical maneuver,
tactical manoeuvre an action aimed at evading an opponent
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mnemonic a device (such as a rhyme or acronym) used to aid recall
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fast one,
trick a cunning or deceitful action or device; "he played a trick on me"; "he pulled a fast one and got away with it"
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device - an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield" |
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emblem special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
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heraldry emblem indicating the right of a person to bear arms
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union the act of making or becoming a single unit; "the union of opposing factions"; "he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays"
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device - something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect |
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expressive style,
style a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; "all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper"
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conceit the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
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rhetorical device a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
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device - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) |
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design,
figure,
pattern the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); "he contributed to the design of a new instrument"
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seal,
stamp any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
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