ap·pli·ance

(ə-plī′əns)

1. A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use: a store that sells the newest kitchen appliances.

2. A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function.

[From apply.]

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appliance

(əˈplaɪəns)

1. a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically

2. (General Engineering) any piece of equipment having a specific function

3. (General Engineering) a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose

4. (Automotive Engineering) another name for a fire engine

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ap•pli•ance

(əˈplaɪ əns)

n.

1. a device or machine used esp. in the home to carry out a specific function, as toasting bread or chilling food.

2. any instrument or apparatus for a particular purpose or use.

3. the act of applying; application.

4. Obs. compliance.

[1555–65]

appliance

- First was the use or application of a technique, putting a technique into practice.

appliance

noun

1. device, machine, tool, instrument, implement, mechanism, apparatus, gadget, waldo He could learn to use the washing machine and other household appliances.

2. application, use, practice, exercise, employment, discharge, implementation, accomplishment, fulfilment, exertion, utilization They were the result of the intellectual appliance of science.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

appliance

noun

Something, as a machine, devised for a particular function:

apparatus, contraption, contrivance, device.

Translations

جِهازجِهاز، أداة

přístrojspotřebičzařízení

apparatredskab

Gerät Anwendung Apparat

σκεύος συσκευή

aparato electrodoméstico

laite

appareil appareil ménager

uređaj

áhald, tæki

apparecchio autopompa disposizione elettrodomestici meccanismo

器具

기구

naprava

redskap

เครื่องใช้

âletaraç cihaz

thiết bị

器具器械装置

appliance

[əˈplaɪəns] N

1. (= device) → aparato m
electrical appliance → (aparato m) electrodoméstico m

2. (= application) [of skill, knowledge] → aplicación f

3. (Brit) (also fire appliance) → coche m de bomberos

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appliance

[əˈplaɪəns] n → appareil m
electrical appliances → l'électroménager m
household appliances → appareils mpl électroménagers

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appliance

→ Vorrichtung f; (= household appliance) → Gerät nt; (= fire engine) → Feuerwehrwagen m

(rare, of skill, knowledge) → Anwenden nt, → Anwendung f; the appliance of science → die Anwendung wissenschaftlicher Methoden ? application b

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appliance

[əˈplaɪəns] n → apparecchio
electrical appliances → elettrodomestici mpl

apply

(əˈplai) verb

1. (with to) to put (something) on or against something else. to apply ointment to a cut.

2. (with to) to use (something) for some purpose. He applied his wits to planning their escape.

3. (with for) to ask for (something) formally. You could apply (to the manager) for a job.

4. (with to) to concern. This rule does not apply to him.

5. to be in force. The rule doesn't apply at weekends.

apˈpliance (əˈplai-) noun

an instrument or tool used for a particular job. washing-machines and other electrical appliances.

ˈapplicable (ˈӕpli-) adjective

This rule is not applicable (to me) any longer.

ˌapplicaˈbility noun

ˈapplicant (ˈӕpli-) noun

a person who applies (for a job etc). There were two hundred applicants for the job.

ˌappliˈcation (ӕpli-) noun

1. a formal request; an act of applying. several applications for the new job; The syllabus can be obtained on application to the headmaster.

2. hard work. He has got a good job through sheer application.

3. an ointment etc applied to a cut, wound etc.

apply oneself/one's mind (with to)

to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc). If he would apply himself he could pass his exams.

appliance

→ جِهاز spotřebič apparat Gerät συσκευή aparato laite appareil ménager uređaj apparecchio 器具 기구 toestel hjelpemiddel urządzenie aparelho бытовой прибор redskap เครื่องใช้ cihaz thiết bị 器具

ap·pli·ance

n. aplicación; accesorio, instrumento, aparato eléctrico.

appliance

n (dent, etc.) aparato

Noun	1.	appliance - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job gadget, contraption, contrivance, gismo, gizmo, widget, convenience device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" gadgetry - appliances collectively; "laborsaving gadgetry" gimbal - an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips injector - a contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.) mod con - modern convenience; the appliances and conveniences characteristic of a modern house
	2.	appliance - durable goods for home or office use dryer, drier - an appliance that removes moisture consumer durables, durable goods, durables - consumer goods that are not destroyed by use home appliance, household appliance - an appliance that does a particular job in the home