WIDGET Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word widget. (close relations)
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appliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job • durable goods for home or office use | ||||||||
contraption | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
gadget | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
device | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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) | ||||||||
implement | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end verb • 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 | ||||||||
instrument | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling • write an instrumental score for • address a legal document to | ||||||||
tool | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • drive • ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it • furnish with tools • work with a tool | ||||||||
gizmo | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
gismo | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
scraper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various hand tools for scraping | ||||||||
sprocket | nounn | |||||||
noun • roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through • thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain • tooth on the rim of gear wheel | ||||||||
thingy | nounn | |||||||
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contrivance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job • the faculty of contriving; inventive skill • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade • an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc. • any improvised arrangement for temporary use • the act of devising something | ||||||||
convenience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being suitable or opportune • the quality of being useful and convenient • a toilet that is available to the public • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
dojigger | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
doodad | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
doohickey | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||
gimmick | nounn | |||||||
noun • a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • any clever maneuver | ||||||||
gubbins | nounn | |||||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known | ||||||||