EQUIPMENT Synonyms

• an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

• set the level or character of

• major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

• instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal

• (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system

• machines or machine systems collectively

• a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions

• derived from or composed of matter

• directly relevant to a matter especially a law case

• having material or physical form or substance

• having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

• the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

• information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form

• artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

• things needed for doing or making something

• a person judged suitable for admission or employment

• concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

• concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being

• the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team

• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

• gear used in fishing

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards

• (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

• accept as a challenge

• put a harness

• seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• durable goods for home or office use

• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

• a device that requires skill for proper use

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• write an instrumental score for

• address a legal document to

• an amount of something available for use

• offering goods and services for sale

• the activity of supplying or providing something

• give something useful or necessary to

• circulate or distribute or equip with

• give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

• state or say further

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

• an implement for practical use (especially in a household)