instrument

definition: the means whereby some act is accomplished

example: my greed was the instrument of my destruction

speech part: noun

synonyms: tool

definition: a device that requires skill for proper use

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms:

definition: any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms: musical instrument

definition: the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms: instrumental role

definition: a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

example: The lawyer was known for writing crafty instruments.

speech part: noun

synonyms: legal document legal instrument official document

definition: a person used by another to gain an end

example:

speech part: noun

synonyms: pawn cat's-paw

definition: address a legal document to

example:

speech part: verb

synonyms:

definition: write an instrumental score for

example:

speech part: verb

synonyms: instrumentate

definition: equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

example:

speech part: verb

synonyms:

instrument is explained and pronounced