cell |
a device that makes electricity by chemical means. [1/4 definitions] |
choke |
a device that controls the amount of air in an engine carburetor. [1/4 definitions] |
circuit breaker |
a switch or other device that automatically breaks an electric circuit when too much electricity flows through it. |
clamp |
a device used to fasten, support, or press together two or more objects or pieces. [1/3 definitions] |
clasp |
a device with two parts that fit together, used to fasten something. [1/4 definitions] |
clip2 |
a device that holds or fastens. [2/3 definitions] |
clock1 |
a device, other than a watch, for measuring and showing the time. [1/2 definitions] |
clutch1 |
a device for working the gears of an engine, as in a car. [1/4 definitions] |
cock1 |
a device like a faucet used to control the flow of a liquid or gas. [1/3 definitions] |
computer |
an electronic device that is used to store and sort information and work with data at a high speed. |
crank |
a device that moves things in a circle. Cranks have a lever attached at a right angle to the end of an arm that moves in a circle. Cranks are turned by hand or by another arm that connects to the lever. [2/4 definitions] |
detector |
a device that finds or detects something, such as changes in temperature or pressure. |
dimmer |
a device that controls the brightness of an electric light. |
disposal |
a device for grinding garbage so that it goes down the drain. [1/3 definitions] |
draft |
a device that controls the flow of air in a stove or furnace. Fires need the oxygen in air in order to burn. [1/10 definitions] |
drain |
a device, such as a pipe, through which a liquid is drained. [1/9 definitions] |
electrode |
a part of an electric or electronic device. An electrode allows electric current to enter or leave a device such as a battery. |
fan1 |
a device that is waved back and forth with the hand to cool the face or body. [1/3 definitions] |
fastener |
a device that joins together or fastens. |
faucet |
a device for turning on and off the flow of liquid from a pipe or container; tap. |
film |
to photograph with a movie camera or other video recording device. [1/5 definitions] |