English noun: appliance | |||
1. | appliance (artifact) a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||
Synonyms | contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget | ||
Broader (hypernym) | device | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | gadgetry, gimbal, injector, mod con | ||
2. | appliance (artifact) durable goods for home or office use | ||
Broader (hypernym) | consumer durables, durable goods, durables | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | drier, dryer, home appliance, household appliance | ||