What is another word for mechanical devices?

Pronunciation: [mɪkˈanɪkə͡l dɪvˈa͡ɪsɪz] (IPA)

Mechanical devices refer to tools and apparatus that are designed to perform a specific function, typically via a system of gears, levers, or pulleys. Substitutes for this term include machinery, equipment, appliances, instruments, apparatuses, contraptions, gadgets, and gizmos. Machinery encompasses a broad range of large-scale mechanical objects used for industrial or commercial purposes. Equipment refers to tools or instruments that are used for a specific task, such as laboratory equipment and medical equipment. Appliances are household objects that perform a particular function, such as kitchen appliances. Instruments are specialized devices used for measuring or monitoring, such as scientific instruments. Contraptions, gadgets, and gizmos describe quirky or unusual mechanical objects.

What are the hypernyms for Mechanical devices?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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