n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' pl ī - ə n(t)s
Function: noun
Date: 1561
1 : an act of applying
2 a : a piece of equipment for adapting a tool or machine to a special purpose : ATTACHMENT b : an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function <an orthodontic appliance > specifically : a household or office device (as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric current c British : FIRE ENGINE
3 obsolete : COMPLIANCE
synonyms see IMPLEMENT