device

nouns

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
device
is a type of (narrower)
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
instrumentality, instrumentation
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
device
is a type of (narrower)
a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
"all the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper"
expressive style, style
any clever maneuver
"he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
device, gimmick, twist
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
device
is a type of (narrower)
a decorative or artistic work
"the coach had a design on the doors"
design, figure, pattern
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
"he was recognized by the device on his shield"
device
domain category
the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies
heraldry
is a type of (narrower)
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
emblem