n.
electrical appliances; utensils, apparatus, devices
Example sentence:
He could also learn to use the vacuum cleaner, the washing machine and other household
He could also learn to use the vacuum cleaner, the washing machine and other household appliances.
Example sentence:
The shell of an electrical appliance is grounded by attaching it with a wire to a gas or water pipe.
An appliance housing is grounded by attaching it with a wire to a gas or water pipe.
Second, word recognition:
apparatus,instrument,device,equipment,tool,implementation,installation,appliance,facilities
These nouns have the meaning of "instrument, equipment, apparatus, appliance".
Apparatus can refer either to a specific complex instrument, device, or apparatus made up of many different parts, or to them in general.
instrument usually refers to a small instrument that enables a person to perform a precise action or measurement, especially an electrician's meter, a measuring device, a control device for navigation or aviation.
device refers to an elaborate instrument or device designed or modified for a particular purpose or to solve a particular mechanical problem.
equipment refers to complete or heavy equipment or gear. It is usually used as an uncountable noun.
tool generally refers to a hand tool for special work, but can also refer to a man-made tool that uses power, and can also be used by extension.
implement originally referred to the tools used by prehistoric man, but now mostly refers to agricultural tools, but also refers to the tools or implements needed to achieve a task.
installation generally refers to a complete set of devices or facilities that have been installed and are ready for use or operation.
appliance focuses on household machines or equipment, especially household appliances.
facilities is often used in the plural form to refer to equipment or facilities that are available for use.
Three related phrases:
kitchen appliance
Kitchen appliances
Four example sentences:
The appliance carries a full-year guarantee.
Our best-selling domestic appliance is this refrigerator.
Our best-selling domestic appliance is this refrigerator.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
Do not use the appliance for other than what is indicated in the instruction manual.
Aren't there directions somewhere on this appliance?
Does this appliance have instructions?
Air conditioning has become a standard home appliance in Illinois.
In the view of the competent authority, the appliance or gearis not safe for use.
The competent authority considers the appliance or gear unsafe for use.
He could have been trusted to drive another ten miles in search of some?appliance.
The light fused because the system is overloaded with electrical appliance.
The light went out because the fuse blew because of the overloaded electrical appliance on the line.
The rate of harmless disposal of disposable medical appliance was very low.
The rate of harmless disposal of disposable medical appliance was very low.
The appliance of electricity to household task makes housework much easier.