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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) | ||||||||
| 24% | 6 | Mechanical contrivance | ||||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||||
| 24% | 5 | First-aid contrivance | ||||||
noun • a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice • a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones • a shoe that has a strap that wraps around the heel • a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released • bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck verb • hurl as if with a sling • hang loosely or freely; let swing • move with a sling • hold or carry in a sling | ||||||||
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DEVICE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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DEVICE
Updated: October 15, 2023
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