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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions device noun  That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. His is against Babylon, to destroy it. --Jer. li. 11. Their recent of demanding benevolences. --Hallam. He disappointeth the devices of the crafty. --Job v. 12. (linguistics) Power of devising; invention; contrivance. I must have instruments of my own . --Landor. (heraldry) An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See cognizance. a motto, emblem, or other mark used by Knights-errant to distinguish themselves from others. If a motto affixed to the arms, it usually had some punning allusion to his name. A device differed from a badge or cognizance primarily because as it was a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively. (context, heraldry, colloquial) Improperly, an heraldic bearing. Knights-errant used to distinguish themselves by devices on their shields. --Addison. A banner with this strange - Excelsior. --Longfellow. (obsolete) A spectacle or show. (obsolete) Opinion; decision. (colloquial) Any piece of equipment, mechanical or electric; a hosehold appliance. There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener, etc. (context, electrical engineering) An item intended to carry, or help carry, but not utilize electrical energy; an electronic device. (computing) Equipment which forms part of a computer system, such as a hard drive, a printer, or a video card. An image used in whole or part as a trademark or service mark.      Full Definition of device  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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