appliance (EN)

noun

noun “appliance”

1. a piece of equipment, especially electrical, used in the home to perform a particular function
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   She replaced all her old appliances with energy-efficient models.
2. an accessory or attachment that enables a tool or machine to perform a specific function
   The carpenter used a special appliance to cut intricate patterns.
3. (in medicine) a device designed to correct or support a part of the body
   The orthodontist fitted him with an appliance to straighten his teeth.