Associations to the word «Appliance»

Wiktionary

APPLIANCE, noun. The act of applying; application.
APPLIANCE, noun. An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified).
APPLIANCE, noun. Specifically: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
APPLIANCE, noun. An attachment, some equipment (or - piece) to adapt another tool or machine to such specific purpose
APPLIANCE, noun. (obsolete) A compliance

Dictionary definition

APPLIANCE, noun. A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.
APPLIANCE, noun. Durable goods for home or office use.

Wise words

Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at least to the limit of one's will. Virtue, good, evil are nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to build something with them; they do not win their true meaning until one knows how to apply them.
Paul Gauguin