device

An instrument used to measure pressure.

To turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device

A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.

The telephone.

A reflective optical prism containing a section where two faces meet at a 90° angle, resembling the roof of a building. Reflection from the two 90° faces returns an image that is flipped laterally across the axis where the faces meet.

An input/output device that allows the user to interact with the computer by touching the display screen.

A valve designed to release a small amount of excess pressure from a system.

A section of pipe that conducts a fluid around some other fixture

An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.

A device used to control sound volume.

To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.

The stopping of the fibrillation of the heart in order to restore normal contractions, especially by the use of an electric shock.

A deflection-limiting safety device used in high performance hang gliders.

A mechanical device used to trim fingernails and toenails.

A box containing a source of light and a white, translucent cover, used to view photographic transparencies.

A low-speed, low-acceleration centrifuge used to separate cellular material without damaging it

An actuator.

A measuring instrument.

A server used to share files with other computers.

To communicate with (a person) by means of a buzzer.