"devices" in the noun sense
1. device
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
"eventually the family left the house to the devices of this malevolent force"
"the children were left to their own devices"
"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"
"a device intended to conserve water"
2. device
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
3. device, gimmick, twist
any clever maneuver
"he would stoop to any device to win a point"
"it was a great sales gimmick"
"a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
4. device
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
5. device
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry
"he was recognized by the device on his shield"
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