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Thesaurus entry: instrument
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instrument
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noun
1.
a wound made with a sharp instrument
synonyms
: implement, tool, utensil; device, apparatus, contrivance, gadget.
See note at tool.
2.
check all the cockpit instruments
synonyms
: measuring device, gauge, meter; indicator, dial, display; avionics.
3.
Tony tuned his instruments
synonym
: musical instrument.
See table.
4.
drama can be an instrument of learning
synonyms
: agent, agency, cause, channel, medium, means, mechanism, vehicle, organ.
5.
he is a mere instrument
synonyms
: pawn, puppet, creature, dupe, cog; tool, cat's paw;
informal
stooge.
Musical Instruments
Stringed
acoustic guitar
aeolian harp
balalaika
bandura
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