types:
posquemador
a device injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust
avisador
a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
autodirección,
autopiloto
a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course
fuelle
a device that produces a current of air
sacabotas
has V-shaped notch for pulling off boots
alcoholímetro,
alcohómetro
a device that measures chemicals (especially the alcohol content) in a person's expired breath
careta,
máscara
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
conductor
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.
deflector
a device intended to turn aside the flow of something (water or air or smoke etc)
depresor
a device used by physician to press a part down or aside
captador,
detector,
sensor
any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
terraja
a device that holds the dies that cut external threads on metal cylinders
ventilador
a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
filtro
device that removes something from whatever passes through it
ye-yé
a device that makes grooves by cutting or punching
seguridad
a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
instrumento
a device that requires skill for proper use
destripacuentos
a device for automatically interrupting an electric current
llave
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
teclado
device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
máquina
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
imán
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
mecanismo
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
plectro,
púa
a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
golpe,
pica
a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
calzador
a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
horma
a wooden or metal device that is inserted into a shoe to preserve its shape when it is not being worn
bastón-taburete
device that resembles a spiked walking stick but the top opens into a seat
luz
any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
apoyo,
soporte
any device that bears the weight of another thing
pinza,
pinzas,
tenacillas,
tenaza
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
tabla de lavar
device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on
freno aerodinámico
a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft
morillo
metal supports for logs in a fireplace
antena
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
equipo de submarinismo
a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
eje
the center around which something rotates
respaldo
a support that you can lean against while sitting
rascaespalda
a long-handled scratcher for scratching your back
banda
a restraint put around something to hold it together
organillo
a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
bajo
the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
tiro
a handle or cord that is pulled to ring a doorbell or a servant's bell etc.
bomba
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
sujetalibros
a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table)
abrazadera
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
freno
a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
zapata
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
brasero,
estufilla
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
alarma antirrobo
a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary
cabo,
línea
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
calculadora
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
calandria
a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
cámara clara,
cámara lúcida
an optical device consisting of an attachment that enables an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface for sketching it
capacitor,
condensador
an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
expulsor,
eyector
a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing
extractor
a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
cajero automático
an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
catalizador
a converter that uses a platinum-iridium catalyst to oxidize pollutants and carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide and water; an antipollution device on an automotive exhaust system
seguro,
tope
a restraint that checks the motion of something
cauterio
an instrument or substance used to destroy tissue for medical reasons (eg removal of a wart) by burning it with a hot iron or an electric current or a caustic or by freezing it
cadena
anything that acts as a restraint
portabrocas
a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
abrazadera,
anclaje,
barrilete,
brida,
cepo,
cárcel,
gafa,
gatillo,
gato,
grapa,
laña,
manija,
mordaza,
traba
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
hormigonera
a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
chapa,
cuadro de mandos,
paño,
tabla,
tablero
electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
cursor
(computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions
desescarchador
heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane)
desempañador
heater that removes mist from the windshield of a car
detonador,
detonante,
fulminante
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
pesario
a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
difusor
optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
disquetera
computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it
electrodo
a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
electroimán
a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
ascensor,
elevador
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
pinza,
pinzas
an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
buscador,
visor
optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest
sirena de niebla
a warning device consisting of a horn that generates a loud low tone
pie
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
franqueadora
a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
imprimación
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
mordaza
restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
estilo
indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
cerbatana,
trompetilla
a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
audífono
an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing
inductor
an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit
fauces,
mandíbula
holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
birimbao,
trompa de París,
trompa gallega
a small lyre-shaped musical instrument that is placed between the teeth and played by twanging a wire tongue while changing the shape of the mouth cavity
lámpara
an artificial source of visible illumination
láser
an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
llavín,
picaporte
key for raising or drawing back a latch or opening an outside door
nivel,
nivel de aire
indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
pararrayos
a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
esclusa
a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun
disco
(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
brújula,
calamita,
saeta
a slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a mounting with little friction; used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic pole
cinta magnetofónica,
cinta magnética
memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information
ordeñadora
machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically
mina
explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
motor
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
ratón
a hand-operated electronic device that controls the coordinates of a cursor on your computer screen as you move it around on a pad; on the bottom of the device is a ball that rolls on the surface of the pad
caja de música
produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate
balancín,
botalón
a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or float parallel to the hull
mascarilla
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
brocha,
pincel
a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
petardo
an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
púa
a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
planetario
an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome
fiel
an indicator as on a dial
prensa
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
prisma
optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image
prótesis
corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
estante
a support for displaying various articles
radiador
heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings
reactor
an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit
grabación
a storage device on which information (sounds or images) have been recorded
fonógrafo,
tocadiscos
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
rectificador
electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
resistencia
an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
balancín
a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro
fiador,
seguro
guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
título
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
alimentador
a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material
cadenas,
cuerdas,
trabas
a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
amortiguador
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
derivación
a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current
simulador
a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
sirena
an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning
esquí
narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
solenoide
a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
clasificador
a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
bujía
electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
bocina
a trumpet-shaped acoustic device to intensify and direct the human voice; formerly held to the ear by a hard-of-hearing person
radio
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
pistola
an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray
grapadora
a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
escalón,
peldaño
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
estereoscopio
an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs
colador,
filtro
a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
supresor
an electrical device for suppressing unwanted currents
acarreo
a mechanism that transports magnetic tape across the read/write heads of a tape playback/recorder
máquina del tiempo
a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future
transpondedor
electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply
tren
framework that serves as a support for the body of a vehicle
arma
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
torno
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
instrumento de viento
a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
lateral,
remo,
vuelo
one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane