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instrumento — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • appliance noun A device, usually electrical, designed to perform a specific household or office task.
  • 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

instrumento is used for these senses in English:

  • appliance An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially:
  • 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 A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
  • tool (vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

handle — full definition

  1. noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
  2. noun A username or nickname someone uses online or over radio.
  3. verb To touch, hold, or manage something with the hands.
  4. verb To deal with or cope with a situation, person, or emotion.

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