Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)devicean instrumentality invented for a particular purpose“the device is small enough to wear on your wrist”,
“a device intended to conserve water” (n)devicesomething in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect (n)device, gimmick, twistany clever maneuver“he would stoop to any device to win a point”,
“it was a great sales gimmick”,
“a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen” (n)deviceany ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) (n)devicean emblematic design (especially in heraldry)“he was recognized by the device on his shield”