Appliance

What do we mean by appliance?

A device or instrument designed to perform a specific function, especially an electrical device, such as a toaster, for household use. noun

A dental or surgical device designed to perform a therapeutic or corrective function. noun

The act of applying, putting to use, or carrying into practice. noun

Something applied as a means to an end, either independently or subordinately; that which is adapted to the accomplishment of a purpose; an instrumental means, aid, or appurtenance: as, the appliances of civilization, or of a trade; mechanical, chemical, or medical appliances (tools, machinery, apparatus, remedies, etc.); an engine with its appliances. noun

The act of applying; application. noun

Subservience; compliance. noun

A thing applied or used as a means to an end; an apparatus or device noun

An apparatus or device, usually powered electrically, used in homes to perform domestic functions. An appliance is often categorized as a major appliance or a minor appliance by its cost. Common major appliances are the refrigerator, washing machine, clothes drier, oven, and dishwasher. Some minor appliances are a toaster, vacuum cleaner or microwave oven. noun

The act of applying; application. noun

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified). 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. noun

An attachment, some equipment (or - piece) to adapt another tool or machine to such specific purpose noun

A compliance noun

A device or control that is very useful for a particular job noun

Durable goods for home or office use noun

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified), especially:

The act of applying.

A means of eliminating or counteracting something undesirable, especially an illness.

Willing service, willingness to act as someone wishes.

To most of us, Appliance means a large electronic device used in the home. Appliances include refrigerators, washers, driers, ranges, ovens, and any other product designed to make life easier. In the Dental world, an appliance is a device placed in a patient's mouth designed to correct the oral area. There are hundreds of dental appliances designed to do many things to the size of the mouth and the way it aligns with the upper and lower jaw. Urban Dictionary

The sum total of facial applications, such as nose rings, lip rings, eyebrow rings, earlobe plugs. Urban Dictionary

To pound, hit, or bang on a non working appliance, in hopes of getting it to work again. Urban Dictionary

Rickyism for "rocket science". Urban Dictionary

An appliance car is generally a car that's only made for one thing: to get you from A to B as cheaply as possible and without any trouble. In other words to get the job done. Often, they are compared to appliances such as washing machines and microwaves. More than often you have problems finding them in the lot after your Wall-Mart adventures because of their total lack of style and presence. Though, they might come in a variety of colors, they are still beige. Beige in a way that they lack anything to be desired and beige in a way everything is beige at your grandparents' house. People who drive them usually say they are trying to be "green" and they are doing their part in saving the planet, but the statement they are making is basically that they are too cheap to pay for fuel and that they don't really care about anything that's exciting in any way. Usually you find these people in these beige cars driving under the speed limit on the left lanes of the interstate right next to a semi clogging up traffic, totally oblivious of any fucking thing around them. At the same time you are 2 feet behind them riding their ass and flashing your lights and raging in desperation that they will merge right. But instead, you are a moron too for not realizing that these people are FUCKING DUMB and use their rear view mirror exclusively while waiting for the light to turn green, while they pop zits and pick their nose. Urban Dictionary

An overgrown former Montessori preschool now littered with rusty appliances tucked within Park Place Apartments located across the street from the Santa Ana Zoo. Residents living on the Southwest side of the Farm not only enjoy the beautiful view of this rusted masterpiece (a modern-marvel of sorts)to the north, but also have the privilege to watch the sun set over the shanty-tarp town to the south. Urban Dictionary

A vehicle that is void of any passion and is simply a means of getting from Point A to Point B. These vehicles have no soul or charisma and are as boring as a Kenmore refrigerator. Driving Appliances include, but are not limited to Toyota's, Hyundai's, Kia's, as well as some Honda's, Buick's, and Mercury's. Basically any car that penny pincher's or grandmas drive fall under this umbrella. Urban Dictionary

A Ortandontal appliance, newer version of headgear. Contains 2 rods (bottom) that go into 2 sockets (top) that help grow the jaw out to prevent/reduce/exterminate overbite. Urban Dictionary

The art of applying your brand spanking new cricket bat grip with your anal sphincter. Always useful to have a deep anal cavity and advised not to apply white grips, due to an increased risk of staining. Urban Dictionary

A person who refuses to admit to his or herself that sexual gratification can only be achieved through the use of machines. Get the picture? Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to appliance:
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Words that rhyme with appliance:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe appliance:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective appliance:
independent, based, efficiency.

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