appliance

One entry found for appliance.

Main Entry: ap·pli·ance
Pronunciation: &-'plI-&n(t)s
Function: noun
1 : an act of applying
2 a : a piece of equipment for adapting a tool or machine to a special purpose : ATTACHMENT b : an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function <an orthodontic appliance>; specifically : a household or office device (as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric current c British : FIRE ENGINE
3 obsolete : COMPLIANCE
synonym see IMPLEMENT