THINGUMAJIG Synonyms

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

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

• a special situation

• an action

• a special abstraction

• an artifact

• an event

• a vaguely specified concern

• a statement regarded as an object

• an entity that is not named specifically

• any attribute or quality considered as having its own existence

• a special objective

• a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion

• a separate and self-contained entity

• nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

• one of a class of artifacts

• a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will)

• (grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase

• bind by a contract; especially for a training period

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

• an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

• something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

• any clever maneuver

• any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

• an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

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

• 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

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• any clever maneuver

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

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

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known