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- Dictionaryappliance/əˈplʌɪəns/
noun
- 1. a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task: "electrical and gas appliances" Similar
- 2. a fire engine: British "three fire appliances were rushed to the scene"
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a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances. domestic / kitchen / household appliances. an appliance company / retailer / maker.
noun. ap· pli· ance ə-ˈplī-ən (t)s. plural appliances. Synonyms of appliance. 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.
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine: There should be incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances. domestic / kitchen / household appliances. an appliance company / retailer / maker.
an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use. a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster. the act of applying; application.
An appliance is a device such as a vacuum cleaner that does a particular job in your home.
noun. /əˈplaɪəns/ a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning. electrical/household appliances. They sell a wide range of domestic appliances—washing machines, dishwashers and so on. modern heating appliances of all types. Always switch off appliances that are not in use. Wordfinder.
1. a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically. 2. (General Engineering) any piece of equipment having a specific function. 3. (General Engineering) a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose. 4. (Automotive Engineering) another name for a fire engine.
An appliance is a tool or device that performs a certain job. Your toaster is an appliance, and so is your dishwasher. Your dog? Not so much. Most modern homes are full of appliances that perform various useful tasks — or help you perform them.
APPLIANCE definition: a piece of electrical equipment with a particular purpose in the home: . Learn more.
An appliance is a large machine that you use in the house, such as a washing machine. Equipment means all the things you need for a particular activity: rock climbing equipment. Apparatus means all the tools, machines, or equipment that you need for something: firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
