APPLIANCE


Meaning of APPLIANCE in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.