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Found 1 definition: instrument.

Pos: Noun, Verb (usu participle)

[WORDNET DICTIONARY]

Noun instrument has 6 senses

1. instrument(n = noun.artifact) - a device that requires skill for proper use;
is a kind of device
has particulars: analyser, analyzer, cauterant, cautery, drafting instrument, engine, extractor, instrument of execution, instrument of punishment, measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system, medical instrument, navigational instrument, optical instrument, plotter, scientific instrument, sonograph, surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument, tracer, arm, weapon, weapon system, whip

2. instrument(n = noun.act) tool - the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
is a kind of agency, means, way
Derived forms verb instrument₁, adjective instrumental₂

3. instrument(n = noun.person) cat's-paw, pawn - a person used by another to gain an end;
is a kind of assistant, help, helper, supporter

4. instrument(n = noun.communication) legal document, legal instrument, official document - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right;
is a kind of document, papers, written document
has particulars: articles of incorporation, derivative, derivative instrument, negotiable instrument, passport, ship's papers, manifest, debenture, power of attorney, letters of administration, letters testamentary, work papers, work permit, working papers, act, enactment, law, bill, measure, brief, legal brief, testament, will, living will, deed, deed of conveyance, title, assignment, deed of trust, trust deed, conveyance, income tax return, return, tax return, licence, license, permit, letters patent, patent, judgement, judgment, legal opinion, opinion, acquittance, release, judicial writ, writ, authorisation, authorization, mandate, affidavit, written agreement, bill of indictment, indictment, impeachment, arraignment, certificate, security
Derived form verb instrument₃

5. instrument(n = noun.communication) instrumental role - the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process;
is a kind of participant role, semantic role

6. instrument(n = noun.artifact) musical instrument - any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds;
is a kind of device
has particulars: barrel organ, grind organ, hand organ, hurdy-gurdy, hurdy gurdy, street organ, bass, calliope, steam organ, electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument, jew's harp, jews' harp, mouth bow, keyboard instrument, music box, musical box, percussion instrument, percussive instrument, stringed instrument, wind, wind instrument
Derived forms verb instrument₂, adjective instrumental₁, noun instrumentalist₁, verb instrumentate₁

Verb instrument has 3 senses

1. instrument(v = verb.possession) - equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling;
is one way to equip, fit, fit out, outfit
Derived forms noun instrument₂, noun instrumentation₂, noun instrumentation₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Something ----s somebody

2. instrument(v = verb.creation) instrumentate - write an instrumental score for;
is one way to compose, write
Derived forms noun instrument₆, noun instrumentation₄
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something

3. instrument(v = verb.communication) - address a legal document to;
is one way to address, direct
Derived form noun instrument₄
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s somebody

[CIDE DICTIONARY]

instrument, n. [F. instrument, L. instrumentum. See Instruct.].

1. That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; a device; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments. [1913 Webster]
"All the lofty instruments of war." [1913 Webster]

2. A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument. [1913 Webster]
"Praise him with stringed instruments and organs." [1913 Webster]
"But signs when songs and instruments he hears." [1913 Webster]

3. A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc. Burrill. [1913 Webster]

4. One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent; as, their army was primarily an instrument of oppression. [1913 Webster]
"Or useful serving man and instrument,
To any sovereign state." [1913 Webster]
"The bold are but the instruments of the wise."

Syn. -- Tool; implement; utensil; machine; apparatus; channel; agent.

instrument, v. t.

1. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra. [1913 Webster]

2. To furnish or equip with instruments; to attach instruments to; as, the fighter planes were heavily instrumented; the patient was instrumented to monitor him remotely. [PJC]

[OXFORD DICTIONARY]

instrument, n. & v.
--n.
1 a tool or implement, esp. for delicate or scientific work.
2 (in full musical instrument) a device for producing musical sounds by vibration, wind, percussion, etc.
3 a a thing used in performing an action (the meeting was an instrument in his success). b a person made use of (is merely their instrument).
4 a measuring-device, esp. in an aeroplane, serving to determine its position in darkness etc.
5 a formal, esp. legal, document.
--v.tr.
1 arrange (music) for instruments.
2 equip with instruments (for measuring, recording, controlling, etc.).

Idiom:
instrument board (or panel) a surface, esp. in a car or aeroplane, containing the dials etc. of measuring-devices.

Etymology:
ME f. OF instrument or L instrumentum (as INSTRUCT)

[ROGET DICTIONARY]

Instrumentality

N instrumentality, aid, subservience, subserviency, mediation, intervention, medium, intermedium, vehicle, hand, agency, minister, handmaid, midwife, accoucheur, accoucheuse, obstetrician, gobetween, cat's-paw, stepping-stone, opener, key, master key, passkey, latchkey, open sesame, passport, passe-partout, safe-conduct, password, instrument, expedient, means, instrumental, useful, ministerial, subservient, mediatorial, intermediate, intervening, conducive, through, by, per, whereby, thereby, hereby, by the agency of, by dint of, by virtue of, in virtue of, through the medium of, along with, on the shoulders of, by means of, by the aid of, with the aid of, per fas et nefas, by fair means or foul, somehow, somehow or other, by hook or by crook.

Instrument

N instrument, machinery, mechanism, engineering, instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill, air engine, caloric engine, heat engine, gear, tackle, tackling, rig, rigging, apparatus, appliances, plant, materiel, harness, trappings, fittings, accouterments, barde, equipment, equipmentage, appointments, furniture, upholstery, chattels, paraphernalia, mechanical powers, lever, leverage, mechanical advantage, crow, crowbar, handspike, gavelock, jemmy, jimmy, arm, limb, wing, oar, paddle, pulley, wheel and axle, wheelwork, clockwork, wheels within wheels, pinion, crank, winch, cam, pedal, capstan, wheel, inclined plane, wedge, screw, spring, mainspring, can hook, glut, heald, heddle, jenny, parbuckle, sprag, water wheel, handle, hilt, haft, shaft, heft, shank, blade, trigger, tiller, helm, treadle, key, turnscrew, screwdriver, knocker, hammer, edge tool, borer, vice, teeth, nail, rope, peg, support, spoon, arms, oar, cardiograph, recapper, snowplow, tenpenny, votograph, instrumental, mechanical, machinal, brachial, instrument, machinery, mechanism, engineering, instrument, organ, tool, implement, utensil, machine, engine, lathe, gin, mill, air engine, caloric engine, heat engine, gear, tackle, tackling, rig, rigging, apparatus, appliances, plant, materiel, harness, trappings, fittings, accouterments, barde, equipment, equipmentage, appointments, furniture, upholstery, chattels, paraphernalia, mechanical powers, lever, leverage, mechanical advantage, crow, crowbar, handspike, gavelock, jemmy, jimmy, arm, limb, wing, oar, paddle, pulley, wheel and axle, wheelwork, clockwork, wheels within wheels, pinion, crank, winch, cam, pedal, capstan, wheel, inclined plane, wedge, screw, spring, mainspring, can hook, glut, heald, heddle, jenny, parbuckle, sprag, water wheel, handle, hilt, haft, shaft, heft, shank, blade, trigger, tiller, helm, treadle, key, turnscrew, screwdriver, knocker, hammer, edge tool, borer, vice, teeth, nail, rope, peg, support, spoon, arms, oar, cardiograph, recapper, snowplow, tenpenny, votograph, instrumental, mechanical, machinal, brachial.

Security

N security, guaranty, guarantee, gage, warranty, bond, tie, pledge, plight, mortgage, collateral, debenture, hypothecation, bill of sale, lien, pawn, pignoration, real security, vadium, stake, deposit, earnest, handsel, caution, promissory note, bill, bill of exchange, I, O, U, personal security, covenant, specialty, parole, acceptance, indorsement, signature, execution, stamp, seal, sponsor, cosponsor, sponsion, sponsorship, surety, bail, mainpernor, hostage, godchild, godfather, godmother, recognizance, deed of indemnity, covenant of indemnity, authentication, verification, warrant, certificate, voucher, docket, doquet, record, probate, attested copy, receipt, acquittance, quittance, discharge, release, muniment, title deed, instrument, deed, deed poll, assurance, indenture, charter, charter poll, paper, parchment, settlement, will, testament, last will and testament, codicil, bonis avibus, gone where the woodbine twineth.