Associations to the word «Appliance»

Wiktionary

APPLIANCE, noun. The act of applying; application.
APPLIANCE, noun. An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified).
APPLIANCE, noun. Specifically: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
APPLIANCE, noun. An attachment, some equipment (or - piece) to adapt another tool or machine to such specific purpose
APPLIANCE, noun. (obsolete) A compliance

Dictionary definition

APPLIANCE, noun. A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
APPLIANCE, noun. Durable goods for home or office use.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats