instrument — meaning in English
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English meaning
- handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- implement verb To put a plan, decision, or system into actual practice.
- instrument noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
- tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
Senses
instrument is used for these senses in English:
- handle An instrument for effecting a purpose (either literally or figuratively); a tool, or an opportunity or pretext.
- implement A tool or instrument for working with.
- instrument (legal) A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.
handle — full definition
- noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
- verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
- verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.
implement — full definition
- verb To put a plan, decision, or system into actual practice.
- noun A tool or instrument used for a particular task.