n. | 1. | That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice. |
2. | Power of devising; invention; contrivance. | |
3. | An emblematic design, generally consisting of one or more figures with a motto, used apart from heraldic bearings to denote the historical situation, the ambition, or the desire of the person adopting it. See Cognizance. | |
4. | Anything fancifully conceived. | |
5. | A spectacle or show. | |
6. | Opinion; decision. | |
7. | any artifactual object designed to perform an action or process, with or without an operator in attendance. |
Noun | 1. | device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
2. | device - something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect | |
3. | device - any clever (deceptive) maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point" | |
4. | device - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | |
5. | device - an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield" |
device - peripheral |