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    appliance
    /əˈplʌɪəns/

    noun

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  3. 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 (such as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric current. c.

  4. 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.

  5. noun. a machine or device, esp an electrical one used domestically. any piece of equipment having a specific function. a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose. another name for a fire engine.

  6. 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.

  7. An appliance is an item of equipment that uses current, and is not an electric light unit or an independent motor. For safety, a ground wire is often connected between the individual electrical appliances in the house and the main electric switchboard or fusebox.

  8. 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.

  9. appliance. a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning. They sell a wide range of domestic appliances—washing machines, dishwashers and so on. Always switch off appliances that are not in use.

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