appliances

[uh-plahy-uhns]

ap·pli·ance

[uh-plahy-uhns] noun, verb, ap·pli·anced, ap·pli·anc·ing.
noun
1.
an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use.
2.
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.
3.
the act of applying; application.
4.
Archaic. a measure; stratagem.
5.
Obsolete. compliance.
verb (used with object)
6.
to equip with appliances: a fully applianced kitchen.

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Appliances is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1555–65; apply + -ance

re·ap·pli·ance, noun
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