types:
ceramic
an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
container
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
equipment
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
furnishing
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
means
an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
system
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
medium
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
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
afterburner
a device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust
agglomerator
a device that causes material to gather into rounded balls
antiperspirant
an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
appointment,
fitting
(usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
armament
weaponry used by military or naval force
aspergill,
aspersorium
a short-handled device with a globe containing a sponge; used for sprinkling holy water
automation
equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation
backbone
the part of a network that connects other networks together
bag
a flexible container with a single opening
bag,
handbag,
pocketbook,
purse
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
bait,
decoy,
lure
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
bar
a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
bath oil
a scented oil added to your bath water
bath salts
a preparation that softens or scents a bath
beater
an implement for beating
bin
a container; usually has a lid
blower
a device that produces a current of air
bomb
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
bootjack
has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots
bowl,
pipe bowl
a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco
box
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
breathalyser,
breathalyzer
a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath
brick
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
brush
an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
bubbler
any of various devices in which air or some other gas is bubbled through a liquid
buff,
buffer
an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
buffer,
fender
a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
bunker
a large container for storing fuel
can,
tin,
tin can
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
candlesnuffer
an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle
canister,
cannister,
tin
a round container (often made of metal) for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
case
a portable container for carrying several objects
cassette
a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
clip-on
a device (as an earring, sunglasses, microphone etc.) that is attached by clips
comb
a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
conductor
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
containment
(physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor
control system
a system for controlling the operation of another system
corer
a device for removing the core from apples
cosmetic
a toiletry designed to beautify the body
cream,
emollient,
ointment
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
crusher
a device that crushes something
cup
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
cutoff
a device that terminates the flow in a pipe
cylinder
a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air
damper,
muffler
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
deflector
a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)
depressor
a device used by physician to press a part down or aside
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
dice box,
dice cup
a small container (open at one end) in which dice are shaken by hand and from which they are thrown
diestock
a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders
dish
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
dispenser
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
dolly
conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects
dolly
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
drainage system
a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water
drawer
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
drive
(computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium
Dumpster
a container designed to receive and transport and dump waste
elastic device
any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched
electrical system
equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio
empty
a container that has been emptied
envelope
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
eraser
an implement used to erase something
exhaust,
exhaust system
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
EDS,
explosive detection system
a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports
ETD,
explosive trace detection
a system for screening luggage in airports; an agent passes a swab around or inside luggage and then runs the swab through a machine that can detect trace amounts of explosives
fan
a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
filter
device that removes something from whatever passes through it
flail
an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
flare
a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
fuel system
equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine
fumigator
a device that generates a gas for the purpose of disinfecting or eradicating pests
gas fixture
a device to convey illuminating gas from the pipe to the gas burner
grab bag
a container from which a person draws a wrapped item at random without knowing the contents
groover
a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching
earth,
ground
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
hair spray
toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place
hardware
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
heater,
warmer
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
heat exchanger
device that transfers heat from one liquid to another without allowing them to mix
hitch
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
hook
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
assemblage,
hookup
a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
hookup
a device providing a connection between a power source and a user
horn
a device having the shape of a horn
horsebox
a conveyance (railroad car or trailer) for transporting racehorses
foil,
hydrofoil
a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through
imprint
a device produced by pressure on a surface
indicator
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use
interrupter
a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
jig
a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it
jumper
a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
key
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
keyboard
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
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
life support,
life-support system
medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive
lift
a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg
litter
conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers
lockage
a system of locks in a canal or waterway
lotion
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
machine
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
magnet
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
magnetic bottle
container consisting of any configuration of magnetic fields used to contain a plasma during controlled thermonuclear reactions
mail
a conveyance that transports the letters and packages that are conveyed by the postal system
mailer
a container for something to be mailed
manger,
trough
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
material
things needed for doing or making something
measure
a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
mechanism
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
cast,
mold,
mould
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
navigational system
a system that provides information useful in determining the position and course of a ship or aircraft
needle
a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
nest egg
device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it
network
a system of intersecting lines or channels
noisemaker
a device (such as a clapper or bell or horn) used to make a loud noise at a celebration
oar
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
override
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
pan
shallow container made of metal
paper feed
a device for inserting sheets of paper into a printer or typewriter
peeler
a device for peeling vegetables or fruits
pick,
plectron,
plectrum
a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
fuel pod,
pod
a detachable container of fuel on an airplane
powder
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
PTO,
power takeoff
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)
goad,
prod
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
pull
a device used for pulling something
receptacle
a container that is used to put or keep things in
button,
release
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
reliquary
a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)
reset
device for resetting instruments or controls
rod
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
roll-on roll-off
a method of transport (as a ferry or train or plane) that vehicles roll onto at the beginning and roll off of at the destination
router
(computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks
carpet,
carpeting,
rug
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
runner
device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
saltcellar
a small container for holding salt at the dining table
scaffolding,
staging
a temporary framework used in construction to support workers and materials
security system
(computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks
selsyn,
synchro
a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized
shaker
a container in which something can be shaken
sharpener
any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
shaving cream,
shaving soap
toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving
shaving foam
toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving
shipboard system
a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship
shoehorn
a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
shoetree
a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn
shooting stick
device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat
shredder
a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them)
sidecar
conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle
slip ring
connection consisting of a metal ring on a rotating part of a machine; provides a continuous electrical connection through brushes on stationary contacts
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
snuffer
a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles
sounder
a device for making soundings
spike
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
spoon
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
sprinkler system
a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature
stemmer
a device for removing stems from fruit (as from grapes or apples)
stick
an implement consisting of a length of wood
stick
a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
stirrer
an implement used for stirring
stock-in-trade
any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation
storage ring
container consisting of a set of magnets set in a doughnut-shaped ring around which charged particles from an accelerator can be kept circulating until they are used
strickle
a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure
stylus
a needle attached to the cartridge of a record player
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
support
any device that bears the weight of another thing
swab
implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
sweatbox
a device that causes tobacco leaves or fruit or hides to sweat
synchroflash
a device used in photography to synchronize the peak of a flash with the opening of the camera shutter
synchromesh
an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly
take-up
any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)
teaser
a device for teasing wool
thimble
a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
tilter
a device for emptying a cask by tilting it without disturbing the dregs
time capsule
container for preserving historical records to be discovered at some future time
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
tool
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
toothbrush
small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
toy
a device regarded as providing amusement
trailer
a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor
trap
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
trigger
a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
tuning fork
a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
utensil
an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
valve
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
vaporiser,
vaporizer
a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor (especially for medicinal inhalation)
vehicle
a conveyance that transports people or objects
ventilator
a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
vessel
an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
washboard
device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on
water cooler
a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water
watering can,
watering pot
a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
wheeled vehicle
a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
coupling,
yoke
a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
vehicle
a medium for the expression or achievement of something
paper
a medium for written communication
album,
record album
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
forum
a medium, especially a website, for discussion of ideas and issues
accoutrement
an additional piece of equipment used for some activity