instrument

Speech parts

1. instrument - Noun

2. instrument - Verb

Meaning

That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.

A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.

A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.

One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.

To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

tool channel agent implement apparatus utensil equipment machine device vehicle mechanism medium agency machinery pawn
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Antonyms

king jean earth plenipotentiary country cosmos
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Hypernyms

way help direct assistant device address

Hyponyms

hunter fork calliope will return law

Phrases with the word

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Examples

Blessed the one who loves truth continually and has not lent his mouth as an instrument of impiety by lying, for he fears the commandment about idle speech. Ephrem the Syrian

Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having. Ambrose Bierce

Desire is creation, is the magical element in that process. If there were an instrument by which to measure desire, one could foretell achievement. Willa Cather

Kitten's are a child's instrument for happiness. Cuban Proverb

Man is the instrument of illness. Japanese Proverb

Let him play the instrument who knows how. Spanish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

instructress instructrix instructs instrument approach instrument board instrument box