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appliance Definition

ap·pli·ance (ə plī′əns)

noun

  1. Rare the act of applying; application
  2. a device or machine for performing a specific task, esp. one that is worked mechanically or by electricity stoves, irons, etc. are household appliances

appliance Synonyms

appliance

n.

instrument, machine, apparatus; see device 1, tool 1. see also radio 2, record player, television. See syn. study attool.

Common household appliances include: broiler, deep-fryer, broom, floor waxer, can opener, carving knife, coffee maker, blender, food processor, microwave oven, hair dryer, popcorn popper, toaster, toothbrush, waffle iron, griddle, warming tray, iron, sewing machine, vacuum cleaner, dishwasher, rotisserie, disposal, clothes dryer, clothes washer, washing machine, stove, oven, refrigerator, freezer, barbecue, water heater, air conditioner, air purifier;

appliance Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • unplug: Unplug any appliances which are plugged into the sockets.
  • mobilize: Instead of mobilizing a fire appliance in seconds while the call is still being dealt with, you are prioritized.
  • firefight: This has resulted in the search for a replacement to halon in firefighting appliances.
  • pump: He added that 5 pumping appliances, 1 rescue tender and 1 emergency support unit support the district resources.
  • disconnect: When leaving the workshop office or storeroom, disconnect appliances, turn off lights and close doors.

Modifies a noun

  • tester: Established in 1974, it also represents suppliers of domestic appliance testers and industrial detection systems.
  • servicing: Domestic electrical appliance servicing: The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical Appliances.

Adjective modifier

  • electrical: The product range includes electrical appliances which are fully safety tested.
  • domestic: In fact any domestic appliance, which uses electricity, from a fridge to a vacuum cleaner, will generate an EMF.
  • orthodontic: It is sometimes possible to change the way the jaws grow, using orthodontic appliances.
  • integrated: The property boasts sealed unit double glazing, gas radiator central heating, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances.
  • portable: Caravan Appliances Similar rules apply to the above portable appliances.
  • faulty: A fuse is a safety device to stop overheating in faulty appliances.

Preposition: on

standby: And the average household wastes £ 37 a year leaving appliances on standby.

Noun used with modifier

  • gas: Gas appliance checks I have just let out a property for the first time.
  • household: Find out why using metric can help you in buying household appliances.
  • kitchen: All your kitchen appliance needs can be found with these traders.
  • heating: To install or alter the position of a heating appliance?
  • stoma: She spent the summer at Crawley based Welland Medical Limited, a company specializing in stoma appliances.
  • fuel-burning: Carbon monoxide can escape from any fuel-burning appliance, furnace, water heater, fireplace, woodstove, or space heater.