English to English noun
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an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose |  | Example: the device is small enough to wear on your wrist a device intended to conserve water
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something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect |  | source: wordnet30
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any clever maneuver |  | Example: he would stoop to any device to win a point it was a great sales gimmick a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen
source: wordnet30
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any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) |  | source: wordnet30
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an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) |  | Example: he was recognized by the device on his shield
source: wordnet30
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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. |  | source: webster1913
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