Device | Mean of device in English Dictionary

/dɪˈvaɪs/

• Noun
• an object, machine, or piece of equipment that has been made for some special purpose
1. mechanical devices
2. The store sells TVs, VCRs, and other electronic devices.
3. a hidden recording device
• a weapon that explodes
1. an explosive device [=a bomb]
2. agreeing to dismantle all nuclear devices
• something that is done in order to achieve a particular effect
1. a marketing device
2. a useful mnemonic device for remembering the names of the planets
3. The company's method of tracking expenses is just a device to make it seem more profitable.

• something in a book, play, poem, movie, etc., that is used to achieve a particular effect
1. He is known for his use of irony and other literary devices.
2. a contrived plot device
3. the play's use of traditional comic devices such as slapstick