Definition of appliance Appliance

/ʌplajˈʌns/ - [uplayuns] - ap•pli•ance

We found 12 definitions of appliance from 6 different sources.

What does appliance mean?

Noun Plural: appliances
appliance - a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
		contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget
		device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
		gadgetry appliances collectively; "laborsaving gadgetry"
		gimbal an appliance that allows an object (such as a ship's compass) to remain horizontal even as its support tips
		injector a contrivance for injecting (e.g., water into the boiler of a steam engine or particles into an accelerator etc.)
appliance - durable goods for home or office use
		consumer durables, durable goods, durables consumer goods that are not destroyed by use
		dryer, drier an appliance that removes moisture

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appliance (Noun)
The act of applying; application.
appliance (Noun)
An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed or at least used as a means to a specific end often specified.
appliance (Noun)
Specifically: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions household appliance and/or in offices.
appliance (Noun)
An attachment, some equipment or - piece to adapt another tool or machine to such specific purpose.
appliance (Noun)
Obsolete A compliance.

appliance (n.)
The act of applying; application; [Obs.] subservience.
appliance (n.)
The thing applied or used as a means to an end; an apparatus or device; as, to use various appliances; a mechanical appliance; a machine with its appliances.