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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a device or tool used for highly specialized work, especially within the areas of science or medicine.
A stethoscope is a one of a doctor's most essential instruments.
- synonyms:
- device, implement, tool
- similar words:
- apparatus, appliance, contraption, gadget, utensil
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| definition 2: |
a device for recording or measuring.
The pilot suspected that his altitude indicator and some of his other instruments were not working properly.- synonyms:
- gauge, measure, meter
- similar words:
- recorder, scope
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| definition 3: |
any of various devices for producing music, such as a trumpet or piano.
The violin, viola, and cello are some of the string instruments used in a symphony orchestra.
- similar words:
- brass, drum, keyboard, organ, percussion, piano, pipe, reed, strings, woodwind
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| definition 4: |
any means for accomplishing something.
She joined the Peace Corps hoping to be an instrument of good works.His father used his belt as an instrument of punishment.- synonyms:
- agency, agent, implement, means, medium, tool, vehicle
- similar words:
- apparatus, catalyst, contrivance, device, expedient, mechanism
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| definition 5: |
a legal document.
- synonyms:
- deed, document
- similar words:
- contract, paper
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| definition 6: |
one who is used or exploited by another.
- synonyms:
- pawn, stooge, tool
- similar words:
- cat's-paw, creature, dupe, girl Friday, lackey, man Friday, minion, subordinate, underling
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| related words: |
control, key, mercenary, monitor, probe |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
instruments, instrumenting, instrumented |
| definition: |
to equip with instruments for measuring or recording.
- similar words:
- accouter, equip, fit
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some accessories of instruments |
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bow, drumstick, mallet, mute, pick, reed |
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some actions on instruments |
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adjust, tune |
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some actions with instruments |
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bang, blow, bow, play, pluck, press, strike, strum, trill |
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some categories of instruments |
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alto, bass, soprano, tenor, treble |
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some examples of wind instruments |
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accordion, bagpipe, harmonica, pipe, whistle |
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some examples of brass instruments |
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bugle, cornet, French horn, horn, sousaphone, trombone, trumpet, tuba |
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some examples of percussion instruments |
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bass drum, bell, bongo, castanet, chime, conga, cymbal, drum, glockenspiel, gong, kettledrum, organ, piano, snare drum, tambourine, tom-tom, trap, triangle, xylophone |
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some examples of stringed instruments |
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banjo, bass, cello, guitar, harp, lute, lyre, mandolin, ukulele, viola, violin, zither |
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some examples of woodwind instruments |
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bassoon, clarinet, English horn, fife, flute, oboe, piccolo, recorder, saxophone |
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some kinds of instruments |
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brass, percussion, string, woodwind |
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some parts of instruments |
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bell, bellows, button, fret, joint, key, keyboard, mouthpiece, neck, pedal, peg, pipe, reed, string, valve |
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some people associated with instruments |
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conductor, drum major, drum majorette, drummer, guitarist, musician, pianist, player, violinist |
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some sounds of instruments |
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chime, clang, drone, hum, note, tone, toot, whistle |
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