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| air-dry |
to allow to dry by the process of evaporation into the air rather than by the use of an appliance. [1/2 definitions] |
| braces |
an appliance made of wires and bands, attached to the teeth to straighten them and bring them into proper position. [1/2 definitions] |
| burner |
the part of a furnace, water heater, stove, or other appliance that emits heat or flame. [1/2 definitions] |
| cooker |
a usu. small appliance, utensil, or device used for cooking. [2 definitions] |
| cord |
a flexible electrical cable with a protective covering, used to supply power from an outlet to an appliance. [2/8 definitions] |
| dishwasher |
an electrical appliance that washes dishes, pans, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| drinking fountain |
an appliance or device that supplies a flow of water, sometimes cooled, for drinking, as in a public place. |
| flex |
(chiefly British) a small flexible electrical cable with a protective coating, used to supply power from an outlet to an appliance; cord. [1/3 definitions] |
| food processor |
an electric kitchen appliance having a container with various blade attachments used to grind, grate, chop, slice, mix or otherwise prepare food. |
| freezer |
a thing that freezes, esp. an appliance that freezes food for storage. |
| hot plate |
a small, usu. electric, portable appliance for cooking or heating food. |
| iron |
a heavy appliance with a flat surface that is heated to press wrinkles out of clothes, linens, and the like. [1/16 definitions] |
| juicer |
a device or appliance used for extracting juice from fruits or vegetables. [1/2 definitions] |
| last word |
(informal) the newest, most up-to-date fashion, appliance, equipment, or the like; latest thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| plug in |
to connect (an appliance) to a power source. |
| refrigerator |
a room, cabinet, or appliance where food or other substances are preserved in a cold environment. |
| roaster |
a suitable pan, appliance, or other device for roasting meat. [1/3 definitions] |
| switch |
to turn on or off (an electrical appliance) by operating a switch (usu. fol. by "off" or "on"). [1/10 definitions] |
| thermostat |
an automatic device that regulates temperature, as in a room or on an electrical heating or cooling appliance, by activating controls in response to temperature changes. |
| timer |
a device that activates a machine or appliance at a predetermined time. [1/3 definitions] |
| toaster1 |
an electric appliance designed to heat and brown bread, rolls, or the like. |
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