strumento

Definitions of strumento
  1. noun
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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    adattatore
    device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
    allarme, antifurto, avvisatore
    a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
    aggeggio, arnese, trappola
    a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
    autopilota
    a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course
    esca, zimbello
    something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
    mantice
    a device that produces a current of air
    autorespiratore
    a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
    respingente, tampone
    a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
    catapulta
    a device that launches aircraft from a warship
    pettine
    a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
    tettarella
    device used for an infant to suck or bite on
    anticoncettivo, anticoncezionale, antifecondativo, contraccettivo
    an agent or device intended to prevent conception
    adattatore, convertitore
    a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
    correttivo
    a device for treating injury or disease
    rivelatore
    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
    ventaglio, ventilatore, ventola
    a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
    estintore, schiumogeno
    a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
    vigilante
    a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
    riscaldatore, stufa
    device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
    indicatore, lampeggiatore
    a device for showing the operating condition of some system
    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    a device that requires skill for proper use
    chiave
    metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
    tastiera
    device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
    accendigas, accendino, accendisigari, accendisigaro, accenditore, macchinetta
    a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
    macchina
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    calamita, magnete
    (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
    alcalimetro, apparecchio, bottale, congegno, cristallizzatore, dispositivo, ingranaggio, macchinismo, meccanica, meccanismo, strumento complesso, wattorametro
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
    strumento musicale
    any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
    plettro
    a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
    pungolo, stimolo
    a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
    catarifrangente
    device that reflects radiation
    calzante
    a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
    illuminazione, luce
    any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
    puntina
    a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
    roccolo, trappola
    a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
    valvola
    device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
    aeratore
    a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
    alettone
    an airfoil that controls lateral motion
    analizzatore
    an instrument that performs analyses
    antenna
    an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
    automa, robot
    a mechanism that can move automatically
    schienale, spalliera
    a support that you can lean against while sitting
    organetto, organino
    a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
    basamento, base, fondamento, piedestallo
    a support or foundation
    basso
    the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
    batteria, batteria elettrica, pila
    a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series
    cuscinetto
    a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
    appoggio
    any wall supporting a floor or the roof of a building
    campana, soneria
    a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
    bomba
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
    graffa
    a structural member used to stiffen a framework
    apparecchio, apparecchio ortodontico
    an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
    graffa
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
    mensola
    a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
    freno
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
    braciere
    large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times
    ponticello
    a wooden support that holds the strings up
    spazzola
    conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
    buffer
    (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
    bus, canale
    an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits
    cavetto, cavo, filo, linea, linea elettrica
    a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
    calcolatrice
    a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
    calandra
    a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
    condensatore
    an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
    eiettore
    a mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty shell case after firing
    estrattore
    a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
    arresto
    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
    cellula
    a device that delivers an electric current as the result of a chemical reaction
    circuito, circuito elettrico
    an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
    morsetto
    a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
    orologeria
    any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock
    spirale
    a contraceptive device placed inside a woman's womb
    collimatore
    optical device consisting of a tube containing a convex achromatic lens at one end and a slit at the other with the slit at the focus of the lens; light rays leave the slit as a parallel beam
    calcolatore, calcolatore elettronico, computer, elaboratore
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    betoniera
    a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
    comando
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
    bottoniera, pannello, quadro, quadro di comando
    electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices
    convettore, termoconvettore
    a space heater that transfers heat to the surrounding air by convection
    cordiglio
    a light insulated conductor for household use
    gru
    lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis
    capsula
    (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
    brusca, striglia
    a square comb with rows of small teeth; used to curry horses
    cursore
    (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
    sbrinatore
    heater that removes ice or frost (as from a windshield or a refrigerator or the wings of an airplane)
    capsula, detonatore, esploditore, petardo
    a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
    diaframma, pessario
    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
    diffusore
    optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
    unità disco
    computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it
    display, monitor, visualizzatore
    an electronic device that represents information in visual form
    elettrodo
    a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit
    elettrocalamita, elettromagnete
    a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
    ascensore
    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
    estrattore, pinzetta
    an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
    motocoltivatore
    a machine used in farming
    chiusura, congiunzione, legamento
    restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
    otturazione
    (dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth
    aletta, deriva
    a stabilizer on a ship that resembles the fin of a fish
    mirino
    optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest
    finta
    a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
    piede
    a support resembling a pedal extremity
    gradino, risalto, scalino
    a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
    affrancatrice
    a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
    innesco, miccia, spoletta, stoppino, valvola
    any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
    miccia, stoppino, valvola
    an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
    bavaglio, gag, museruola
    restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
    ingranaggio, marcia
    a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
    gnomone
    indicator provided by the stationary arm whose shadow indicates the time on the sundial
    asciugacapelli, fon, föhn
    a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair
    termoforo
    heater consisting of electrical heating elements contained in a flexible pad
    montacarichi, paranco
    lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
    tramoggia
    a machine used for picking hops
    accensione
    the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
    mandibola
    holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
    scacciapensieri
    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
    lampa, lampada, lume
    an artificial source of visible illumination
    laser
    an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light
    guinzaglio
    restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal
    gamba
    one of the supports for a piece of furniture
    lente
    a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
    livella
    indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid
    parafulmine
    a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning
    macchinario
    machines or machine systems collectively
    disco magnetico
    (computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
    cassetta, nastro, nastro magnetico
    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
    fiammifero
    lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
    strumento di misura
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
    altoparlante, megafono, portavoce
    a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
    memoria, memorizzazione, storage
    an electronic memory device
    mina
    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
    specchio
    polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
    motore, motovedetta, motrice
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
    mouse
    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
    boccaglio
    an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks
    carillon
    produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate
    pacemaker
    an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
    passe-partout
    key that secures entrance everywhere
    trespolo
    support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
    percussione
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
    petardo
    an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
    cellula fotoelettrica, fotocellula, fotoelettrica
    a transducer used to detect and measure light and other radiations
    tastiera
    a bank of keys on a musical instrument
    battipalo
    a machine that drives piling into the ground
    planetario
    an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome
    femmina, maschio
    an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection
    polarimetro
    an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light
    badile, escavatore, ruspa, scavatore, scavatrice, spalatrice
    a machine for excavating
    pressa
    any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
    stampatrice
    a machine used for printing
    stampante
    a machine that prints
    proiettore
    an optical device for projecting a beam of light
    protesi
    corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
    calorifero, radiatore
    a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan
    fonografo, giradischi
    machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
    raddrizzatore
    electrical device that transforms alternating into direct current
    relais
    electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
    respiratore
    a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
    seguito
    a support on which things can be put
    costa, costola
    support resembling the rib of an animal
    chiodatrice, rivettatrice
    a machine for driving rivets
    elastico
    a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
    sicura
    guard consisting of a locking device that prevents a weapon from being fired
    scala, squama
    an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks
    sistema di sicurezza
    an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
    alimentatore, mettifoglio
    a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material
    ellissografo
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
    ammortizzatore
    a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
    silenziatore
    a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
    simulatore
    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
    sci, skilift
    narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
    trancia
    a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade
    calappio, gin, tagliola, tagliuola
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
    solenoide
    a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
    candela
    electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark
    spoiler
    an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds
    raggio
    support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
    aerografo
    an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray
    rampollo, scatto
    a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
    contrafforte, sperone, sprone
    a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
    conio, pestello
    machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
    cucitrice, pinzatrice, spillatrice
    a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
    guida
    a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
    gradino, scalino
    support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
    stereoscopio
    an optical device for viewing stereoscopic photographs
    staffa
    support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
    fornello, stufa
    any heating apparatus
    colabrodo, colino, passino
    a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
    trasduttore
    an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another
    trasformatore
    an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage
    rifilatrice
    a machine that trims timber
    tubo elettronico
    electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
    visore
    an optical device for viewing photographic transparencies
    morsa
    a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
    boiler, scaldabagno
    a heater and storage tank to supply heated water
    arma, ferro, ordigno
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    frusta, scudiscio
    an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
    argano
    lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds
    terzino
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
    ala
    one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
    ingranaggio
    the internal mechanism of a device
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    strumentazione
    an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
  2. noun
    an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
    synonyms: strumentazione
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    arca
    (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
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    ceramica
    an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
    connessione, connettore
    an instrumentality that connects
    contenitore
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
    mezzo, mezzo di trasporto, veicolo, veiculo
    something that serves as a means of transportation
    armamento, attrezzatura, dotazione, equipaggiamento
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
    ammobiliamento, arredamento, arredo, mobilia, mobilio
    (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
    armamento
    weapons considered collectively
    medium
    a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
    adattatore
    device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
    allarme, antifurto, avvisatore
    a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event
    apparato, apparecchiatura, impianto
    equipment designed to serve a specific function
    aggeggio, arnese, trappola
    a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
    armamento
    weaponry used by military or naval force
    cemento, vincolo
    a connection that fastens things together
    audio
    a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound
    autopilota
    a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course
    borsa, busta, sacca, sacco
    a flexible container with a single opening
    borsetta, portamonete
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
    esca, zimbello
    something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
    sbarra
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
    canestro, cesta, cestello, cestino, cesto, paniere
    a container that is usually woven and has handles
    mantice
    a device that produces a current of air
    bomba
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
    fornello
    a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco
    cassetta, scatola
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
    autorespiratore
    a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
    mattone
    rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
    pennello, spazzola
    an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
    respingente, tampone
    a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
    latta, lattina, pizza
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
    astuccio, cassa, custodia
    a portable container for carrying several objects
    bacheca
    a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home
    cassetta
    a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video
    catapulta
    a device that launches aircraft from a warship
    pettine
    a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair
    tettarella
    device used for an infant to suck or bite on
    sistema di comunicazione
    a system for communicating
    computer system
    a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage
    anticoncettivo, anticoncezionale, antifecondativo, contraccettivo
    an agent or device intended to prevent conception
    adattatore, convertitore
    a device for changing one substance or form or state into another
    correttivo
    a device for treating injury or disease
    cosmetico, make-up, maquillage, trucco
    a toiletry designed to beautify the body
    crema
    toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
    tazza
    a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
    cortina, drappeggio, panneggiamento, panneggio, tenda
    hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
    bombola, tamburo
    a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air
    rivelatore
    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
    dispenser, distributore
    a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
    carrello
    conveyance consisting of a wheeled platform for moving heavy objects
    carrello
    conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
    cassetto, tiretto
    a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
    componente elettronico
    equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
    vuoto
    a container that has been emptied
    busta, bustina
    a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
    scappamento
    system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
    ventaglio, ventilatore, ventola
    a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
    estintore, schiumogeno
    a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
    correggiato
    an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
    mobile
    furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
    bicchiere
    a container for holding liquids while drinking
    vigilante
    a device designed to prevent injury or accidents
    riscaldatore, stufa
    device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
    amo, arpione, gancio, uncino
    a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
    indicatore, lampeggiatore
    a device for showing the operating condition of some system
    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    a device that requires skill for proper use
    chiave
    metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
    tastiera
    device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
    accendigas, accendino, accendisigari, accendisigaro, accenditore, macchinetta
    a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
    lettiga, portantina
    conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers
    macchina
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    calamita, magnete
    (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
    trogolo
    a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
    attrezzatura, dotazione, equipaggiamento
    things needed for doing or making something
    andirivieni, labirinto
    complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
    alcalimetro, apparecchio, bottale, congegno, cristallizzatore, dispositivo, ingranaggio, macchinismo, meccanica, meccanismo, strumento complesso, wattorametro
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
    cassaforma, curvadorsi, forma, sagoma, stampo
    container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
    mousse
    toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling
    strumento musicale
    any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
    ago
    a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
    rete, reticolo
    a system of intersecting lines or channels
    remo
    an implement used to propel or steer a boat
    pacchetto, plico
    a wrapped container
    estratto, profumo
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
    plettro
    a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
    fioriera
    a container in which plants are cultivated
    polvere
    any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
    pungolo, stimolo
    a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion
    registratore
    equipment for making records
    catarifrangente
    device that reflects radiation
    reliquiario, teca
    a container where religious relics are stored or displayed (especially relics of saints)
    asticciola, asticella, bacchetta, bastoncino, canna, cannello, legnetto, stanghetta, stecca, stecco, stelo
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    tappeto
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
    saliera, salino
    a small container for holding salt at the dining table
    satellite
    man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
    impalcatura
    a system of scaffolds
    shaker
    a container in which something can be shaken
    affilatrice
    any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
    calzante
    a device used for easing the foot into a shoe
    carrozzino, sidecar
    conveyance consisting of a small carrier attached to the side of a motorcycle
    illuminazione, luce
    any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
    arpione, fiocina, rampone
    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
    cucchiaio
    a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
    attrezzo, attrezzo ginnico
    an implement used in a sport
    bastone, stecca
    an implement consisting of a length of wood
    puntina
    a sharp pointed device attached to the cartridge of a record player
    acchiappamosche
    an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
    linea telefonica
    a telephone connection
    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
    tender
    a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor
    tranvia
    a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
    roccolo, trappola
    a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
    diapason
    a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
    arnese, arnese da cucina, attrezzo, attrezzo da cucina, utensile, utensile da cucina
    an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
    valvola
    device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
    mezzo, mezzo di trasporto, veicolo, veiculo
    a conveyance that transports people or objects
    aeratore
    a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
    recipiente
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
    annaffiatoio, innaffiatoio
    a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants
    giogo
    a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together
    cartamodello, cartamoneta
    a medium for written communication
    celluloide, cinematografo
    a medium that disseminates moving pictures
    telecomunicazione, telematica
    (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
  3. noun
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
    synonyms: arnese, attrezzo, utensile
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    sbarra
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
    pennello, spazzola
    an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
    correggiato
    an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
    amo, arpione, gancio, uncino
    a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
    ago
    a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
    remo
    an implement used to propel or steer a boat
    asticciola, asticella, bacchetta, bastoncino, canna, cannello, legnetto, stanghetta, stecca, stecco, stelo
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    affilatrice
    any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
    arpione, fiocina, rampone
    an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
    attrezzo, attrezzo ginnico
    an implement used in a sport
    bastone, stecca
    an implement consisting of a length of wood
    acchiappamosche
    an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
    diapason
    a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
    arnese, arnese da cucina, attrezzo, attrezzo da cucina, utensile, utensile da cucina
    an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
    testimone
    a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race
    cimosa, vivagno
    an eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard
    catenaccio, chiavistello
    the part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
    archetto
    a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
    battipanni, calcatoio
    implement for beating dust out of carpets
    gesso
    a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces
    clava, randello
    stout stick that is larger at one end
    biella
    a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
    rame
    utensils made with copper
    uncinetto
    a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting
    stecca
    sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards
    scalpello
    a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
    canna da pesca
    a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    forcella, forcina
    an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
    imbuto
    a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
    tagliazolle
    used for working in gardens or yards
    rampino
    a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
    mola
    a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools
    manubrio
    the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
    zappa
    a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
    binda, martinetto
    tool for exerting pressure or lifting
    ferri, ferro da maglia
    needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs
    leva
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
    lapis, matita
    a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
    curapipe
    cleaning implement consisting of a flexible tufted wire that is used to clean a pipe stem
    aratro
    a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
    attizzatoio, salamandra
    fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
    asta, asticella, palo, stanga
    a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
    perforatrice, punteruolo, punzonatrice, stampino
    a tool for making holes or indentations
    racchetta
    a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games
    rastrello
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
    ariete
    a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
    albero, albero di trasmissione
    a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
    gomma
    an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
    brusca, bruschino
    a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
    pala, paletta
    a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace
    stadia
    a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
    coramella
    a leather strap used to sharpen razors
    stilo
    a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
    mazzeranga
    a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
    binario, carreggiata, rotaia
    a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
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    strumentazione
    an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
  4. noun
    a device that requires skill for proper use
    synonyms: arnese, attrezzo, utensile
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    analizzatore
    an instrument that performs analyses
    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
    estrattore, pinzetta
    an instrument for extracting tight-fitting components
    strumento di misura
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
    arma, ferro, ordigno
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
    frusta, scudiscio
    an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping
    acceleratore
    a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles
    altimetro
    an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
    audiometro
    an instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing
    cardiografia, cardiografo, elettrocardiografo
    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
    barometro
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
    binocolo
    an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
    archetto, arco
    a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
    broncoscopio
    a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes
    buretta
    measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration
    calorimetro
    a measuring instrument that determines quantities of heat
    cardiografia, cardiografo, elettrocardiografo
    medical instrument that records electric currents associated with contractions of the heart
    catapulta
    an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
    colorimetro
    a measuring instrument used in colorimetric analysis to determine the quantity of a substance from the color it yields with specific reagents
    bussola
    navigational instrument for finding directions
    compasso
    drafting instrument used for drawing circles
    declinometro
    an instrument for measuring magnetic declination
    densimetro
    a measuring instrument for determining density or specific gravity
    dializzatore
    a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
    dinamometro
    measuring instrument designed to measure power
    sedia elettrica
    an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person
    elettroencefalografo
    medical instrument that records electric currents generated by the brain
    elettroscopio
    measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
    eudiometro
    measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases
    lanciafiamme
    a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards
    forcipe
    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
    calibro, indicatore, misuratore
    a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
    ghigliottina
    instrument of execution that consists of a weighted blade between two vertical poles; used for beheading people
    pezzo di artiglieria, schioppo
    a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
    igrometro
    measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
    planimetro
    a measuring instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure
    coltello
    a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
    laringoscopio
    a medical instrument for examining the larynx
    log, solcometro
    measuring instrument that consists of a float that trails from a ship by a knotted line in order to measure the ship's speed through the water
    canna, misurino
    measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
    contatore
    any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
    microtomo
    scientific instrument that cuts thin slices of something for microscopic examination
    missile, razzo
    a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
    ottante
    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
    periscopio
    an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
    fotometro
    measuring instrument for measuring the luminous intensity of a source by comparing it (visually or photoelectrically) with a standard source
    picca, spuntone
    medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff; superseded by the bayonet
    gogna
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn
    pipetta
    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
    missile, proietto, razzo
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
    proiettore
    an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen
    goniometro
    drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
    quadrante
    a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies
    radar, radiolocalizzatore
    measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
    frustino
    a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates
    pesa, squama
    a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass
    flagello, staffile
    a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
    settore
    measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
    sismografo
    a measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake)
    sestante
    a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
    fionda, imbracatura
    a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
    ecogoniometro
    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
    asta, lancia
    a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
    lente, lenti, occhiali
    optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
    spettroscopio
    an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis
    stetoscopio
    a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body
    stroboscopio
    scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
    acciaro, spada
    a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
    schizzetto, siringa
    a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
    termometro
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
    marcatempo
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
    viscosimetro
    a measuring instrument for measuring viscosity
  5. noun
    an implement used in the practice of a vocation
    synonyms: arnese, attrezzo, utensile
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    scalpello
    a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
    forcella, forcina
    an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs
    tagliazolle
    used for working in gardens or yards
    rampino
    a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
    zappa
    a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
    binda, martinetto
    tool for exerting pressure or lifting
    aratro
    a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing
    perforatrice, punteruolo, punzonatrice, stampino
    a tool for making holes or indentations
    rastrello
    a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil
    ariete
    a tool for driving or forcing something by impact
    stilo
    a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving
    mazzeranga
    a tool for tamping (e.g., for tamping tobacco into a pipe bowl or a charge into a drill hole etc.)
    succhiello
    hand tool for boring holes
    lama
    the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
    punteruolo
    a blunt needle for threading ribbon through loops
    punteruolo
    a small sharp-pointed tool for punching holes in leather or fabric
    levigatrice, pulitrice
    a power tool used to buff surfaces
    starter
    a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
    tagliatrice, taglierina
    a cutting implement; a tool for cutting
    foraterra
    a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs
    matrice, stampo
    a device used for shaping metal
    smerigliatrice
    a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
    lima
    a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal
    martello
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
    martello, picconatrice
    a power tool for drilling rocks
    tosaerba, tosatrice
    garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
    raffilatoio
    a cutting implement for cutting sheets of paper to the desired size
    pestello
    a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
    grimaldello
    a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material
    forca, tridente
    a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
    pialla, pialletto
    a carpenter's hand tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing or shaping wood
    pialla, piallatrice, pialletto
    a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood
    pinza
    a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
    sega, segatrice
    a power tool for cutting wood
    raschietto
    any of various hand tools for scraping
    cacciavite
    a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
    pala
    a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
    saldatore
    a hand tool with a heatable tip; used to melt and apply solder
    spatola
    a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances
    quadrello, righello
    a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
    paglietta, ramina
    abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing
    cazzuola, cucchiaia, trapiantatoio
    a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
    chiave
    a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
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    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  6. noun
    an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
    synonyms: arnese, arnese da cucina, attrezzo, attrezzo da cucina, utensile, utensile da cucina
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    rame
    utensils made with copper
    imbuto
    a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
    grattugia
    utensil with sharp perforations for shredding foods (as vegetables or cheese)
    passatutto
    a kitchen utensil used for mashing (e.g. potatoes)
    tritacarne, tritatutto
    a kitchen utensil that cuts or chops food (especially meat) into small pieces
    agitatore, mescolatrice, miscelatore
    a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods
    porcellana
    ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
    ceramica
    ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
    matterello, spianatoio
    utensil consisting of a cylinder (usually of wood) with a handle at each end; used to roll out dough
    spremiagrumi, spremifrutta
    a kitchen utensil for squeezing juice from fruit
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    arnese, attrezzo, utensile
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  7. noun
    a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
    synonyms: atto, scrittura
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    decreto, editto, grida, proclama, statuizione
    a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
    statuto
    an act passed by a legislative body
    interdizione
    a decree that prohibits something
  8. noun
    any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
    synonyms: strumento musicale
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    organetto, organino
    a musical instrument that makes music by rotation of a cylinder studded with pegs
    basso
    the member with the lowest range of a family of musical instruments
    scacciapensieri
    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
    carillon
    produces music by means of pins on a revolving cylinder that strike the tuned teeth of a comb-like metal plate
    percussione
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
    terzino
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath
    concertina, fisarmonica
    a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player
    banjo
    a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
    contrabbasso
    largest and lowest member of the violin family
    tuba
    the lowest brass wind instrument
    bombarda
    a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
    ottone
    a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece
    cordofoni, monocordo
    a stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers
    clavicordo
    an early stringed instrument like a piano but with more delicate sound
    cimbalo
    a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together
    batteria, cestello, tamburo
    a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
    organo
    (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ
    gong
    a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
    chitarra
    a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
    timpano
    a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
    marimba, xilofono
    a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets
    ocarina
    egg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes
    pipa
    the flues and stops on a pipe organ
    piano, pianoforte
    a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
    piffero, pipa
    a tubular wind instrument
    salterio
    an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre or zither but having a trapezoidal sounding board under the strings
    triangolo
    a percussion instrument consisting of a metal bar bent in the shape of an open triangle
    vibrafono
    a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
    strumentini
    any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
    cetra
    a musical stringed instrument with strings stretched over a flat sounding board; it is laid flat and played with a plectrum and with fingers
  9. noun
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    synonyms: mezzo, modo
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    scappatoia
    a means or way of escaping
    percorso, strada, via
    a way or means to achieve something
    ripiego
    a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
    tampone, tappabuchi
    something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
    improvvisazione
    an unplanned expedient
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