devices

nouninstrument, tool
nounploy, scheme, maneuver
nounsymbol, emblem

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noun instrument, tool

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Word Origin & History

late 13c., from Old French devis "division, separation, disposition, wish, desire; coat of arms, emblem; last will," from deviser "to divide, distribute" (see devise). Sense of "method by which something is divided" arose in French and led to modern meaning.

Example Sentences for devices

She had been left completely, to her own devices when she was not wanted about the house.

Two devices by which they may be made to stay in the hat are here shown.

All my devices of horse-hair and deer-hide snares were foolishness in their sharp eyes.

It might be that he thought it wisest not to leave her in London to her own devices.

Have you fought them for ten years without learning their devices?

The other four knights were easily distinguished by their devices and colours.

Our men have been unable to detect any devices, but the walls may have ears.

One of these devices is to be fitted to the fore-deck and two on the main-deck and stern.

In all the devices we have considered thus far the enemy is eluded.

And there are other devices of the same kind which have a place in the system.

devices

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