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- pronunciation:
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tihs
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noun |
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apparatus, apparatuses |
| definition: |
An apparatus is a piece of equipment, machine, or group of machines designed to let people do some specific thing. If you want to swim deep underwater, for example, you would probably wear an apparatus designed to let you breathe.
A camera is an apparatus for taking pictures.A telescope is an apparatus that lets you see very far into the distance.Erin's grandmother wears an apparatus at night that helps her breathe.- synonyms:
- device, equipment, instrument, machinery, tool
- similar words:
- appliance, gadget, machine, system, utensil
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action, device |
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