What is the meaning of the word "device"?
Definitions:
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an emblematic design, especially in heraldry
noun
- The family's shield was easily recognisable by its devices.
- The family's shield was easily recognisable by its devices.
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an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
noun
- the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
- the device is small enough to wear on your wrist
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any clever maneuver
noun
- They would stoop to any device to win a point.
- They would stoop to any device to win a point.