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Widget

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contrivancenounA (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
gadgetnounAny device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled, often either clever or complicated.
appliancenounA 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.
gizmonoun(slang) Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
conveniencenounThe quality of being convenient.
contraptionnounA machine that is complicated and precarious.

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gadgetnounAny device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled, often either clever or complicated.
gizmonoun(slang) Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
conveniencenounThe quality of being convenient.
contraptionnounA machine that is complicated and precarious.
contrivancenounA (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
appliancenounA 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.
thingynoun(informal) A thing (used to refer to something vaguely or when one cannot recall or does not wish to mention its name).
accessorynoun(fashion) An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
wizardnounSomeone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.
attachmentnounA strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
suckernounA person or animal that sucks, especially a breast or udder; especially a suckling animal, young mammal before it is weaned.
waremakernounA manufacturer of wares.
handwaviumnoun(informal, fiction) Any hypothetical but unobtainable material with desirable engineering properties.
piece of worknoun(idiomatic, often derogatory) A person who has a strong and unusual personality, especially one with seriously unpleasant character flaws.
fixturenoun(law) Something that is fixed in place, especially a permanent appliance or other item of personal property that is considered part of a house and is sold with it; compare fitting, furnishing.
wiremakernounA manufacturer of wire.
makeweightnounSomething included to add to the apparent weight or force of an argument.
raw materialnounA material in its unprocessed, natural state considered usable for manufacture.
wagonbuildernounA craftsman who builds wagons or a manufacturer of wagons.
webbernounOne who works on the creation or publishing of websites.

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