Instrument (Noun)
Meaning 1
The semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Electronic Instrument
- Jew's Harp
- Mouth Bow
- Hurdy Gurdy
- Music Box
- Keyboard Instrument
- Calliope
- Barrel Organ
- Bass
- Wind Instrument
- Hand Organ
- Wheel Fiddle
- Stringed Instrument
- Percussion Instrument
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Meaning 4
(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- Arraignment
- Legal Brief
- Act
- Law
- Assignment
- Working Papers
- Deed Of Conveyance
- Brief
- Affidavit
- Indictment
- Articles Of Incorporation
- Judicial Writ
- Legal Opinion
- Impeachment
- Debenture
- Permit
- Authorisation
- Letters Of Administration
- Passport
- Ship's Papers
- Work Permit
- Security
- Writ
- Tax Return
- Certificate
- Derivative
- Letters Testamentary
- Title
- Will
- Acquittance
- Trust Deed
- Letters Patent
- Judgment
- Authorization
- Testament
- Work Papers
- Enactment
- Bill Of Indictment
- Opinion
- Deed
- Release
- Deed Of Trust
- Derivative Instrument
- Manifest
- Income Tax Return
- Negotiable Instrument
- License
- Licence
- Power Of Attorney
- Mandate
- Bill
- Patent
- Conveyance
- Living Will
- Return
- Written Agreement
- Measure
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Meaning 5
A person used by another to gain an end.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 6
A device that requires skill for proper use.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.