types:
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
pinza,
pinzas
an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
arma
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
acelerador
a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
acelerómetro
an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets
actinómetro
an instrument for measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (usually by the photochemical effect)
algómetro
device for measuring pain caused by pressure
altacimut
an instrument that measures the altitude and azimuth of celestial bodies; used in navigation
altímetro
an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
audiómetro
an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing
cardiógrafo,
electrocardiógrafo
a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
barómetro
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
ariete
a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings
prismáticos
an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
bolómetro
an instrument that measures heat radiation; extremely sensitive
arco
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
puño de hierro
a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
broncoscopio
a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes
bureta
measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration
calibrador
an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural)
calorímetro
a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
cronoscopio
an instrument for accurate measurements of small intervals of time
colorímetro
a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
compás
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
contador
a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events
criómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring freezing and melting points
declinómetro
an instrument for measuring magnetic declination
densímetro
a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity
densitómetro
a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density
máquina de diálisis
a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
máquina diatérmica
a medical instrument for local heating of bodily tissues for medical purposes
dosímetro
a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)
dinamómetro
measuring instrument designed to measure power
silla eléctrica
an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
electrodinamómetro
measuring instrument that uses the interaction of the magnetic fields of two coils to measure current or voltage or power
electromiógrafo
a medical instrument that records the electrical waves associated with the activity of skeletal muscles
electroscopio
measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
endoscopio
a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
eudiómetro
measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases
fórceps,
pinza,
tenacillas,
tenaza
an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
cadalso,
horca,
patíbulo
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
garrote
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
cámara
instrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals
indicador
a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
gravímetro
a measuring instrument for measuring variations in the gravitational field of the earth
guillotina
instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people
arma de fuego
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
areómetro
a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
higrómetro
measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
planímetro
a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure
interferómetro
any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
cuchillo
a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
metro
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
misil
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
nefoscopio
a measuring instrument that uses a grid for measuring the altitude, direction, and velocity of movement of clouds
octante
a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
oftalmoscopio
medical instrument for examining the retina of the eye
otoscopio
medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
podómetro
measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking
periscopio
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
fotómetro
measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source
pica
medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
pipeta
measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube
plancheta
surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical details
potenciómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
proyectil
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
proyector
an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen
cuadrante
a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies
radar
measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
telémetro
a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object
refractómetro
measuring instrument for measuring the refractive index of a substance
sector
measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
sismógrafo
a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
sensitómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring the light sensitivity of film over a range of exposures
sextante
a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
sonar
a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return
lanza
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
anteojos,
gafas,
lentes
optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
espéculo
a medical instrument for dilating a bodily passage or cavity in order to examine the interior
esferómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface
estaca
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
espada,
garrancha
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
cinta métrica,
metro
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
telémetro
any scientific instrument for observing events at a distance and transmitting the information back to the observer
tensiómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid
tensiómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring the tension in a wire or fiber or beam
tensiómetro
a measuring instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil
teodolito
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
termómetro
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
reloj
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
hacha
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
cartabón,
triángulo
any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
escuadra
a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines