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道具 — meaning in English

dōgu

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English meaning

  • implement verb To put a plan, decision, or system into actual practice.
  • kit noun A set of equipment, tools, or personal items packed together for a particular purpose, such as a soldier's gear or a workman's tools.
  • loom noun A machine used for weaving thread or yarn into cloth.
  • tool noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

Senses

道具 is used for these senses in English:

  • implement A tool or instrument for working with.
  • loom A utensil; tool; a weapon; (usually in compound) an article in general.
  • tool Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
  • tool Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
  • tool (computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
  • tool (vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

implement — full definition

  1. verb To put a plan, decision, or system into actual practice.
  2. noun A tool or instrument used for a particular task.

kit — full definition

  1. noun A set of equipment, tools, or personal items packed together for a particular purpose, such as a soldier's gear or a workman's tools.
  2. noun A set of parts sold together for the buyer to assemble.
  3. noun The official uniform and equipment worn by players on a sports team.
  4. noun A young cat, fox, rabbit, or similar small animal.
  5. verb To equip someone with the gear or clothing they need.

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