1. An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
   "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" 
2. Something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect 
3. Any clever manoeuvre
   "he would stoop to any device to win a point"
   - gimmick, twist 
4. Any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) 
5. An emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
   "he was recognized by the device on his shield"

Derived forms: devices

Type of: design, emblem, expressive style, figure, instrumentality, instrumentation, maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], pattern, style, tactical maneuver [US], tactical manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Device Device, Voice, Drum

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