Apparat

Definitions of Apparat
  1. noun
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    synonyms: Apparatur
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    Bankautomat, Geldautomat
    an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
    Computer, Rechner
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    Decoder
    a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language
    Motor
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
    Presse
    any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
    Drucker, Printer
    a machine that prints
    Plattenspieler
    machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
    Zählwerk
    a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
    Dieselmotor, Elektromotor
    a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
    Aggregat, Maschine, Triebwerk
    motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
    Knoblauchpresse
    a press for extracting juice from garlic
    Impact Printer
    a printer that prints by mechanical impacts
    Line Printer, Zeilendrucker
    printer that serves as an output device on a computer; prints a whole line of characters at a time
    Mühle
    machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
    Drillbohrer
    a power tool for drilling holes into hard materials
    Motorsäge
    a power tool for cutting wood
    Nähmaschine
    a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing
    Spielautomat
    a slot machine that is used for gambling
    Automat
    a slot machine for selling goods
    type of:
    technische Vorrichtung
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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