Noun

(en noun)

The act of applying; application.

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified).

Specifically: A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.

An attachment, some equipment (or - piece) to adapt another tool or machine to such specific purpose

When the boy hid father's feared cane, his bum soon found out the hard way how many sturdy appliances''' at home can double as perfectly painful spanking ' appliance

(lb) A compliance

Noun

(head)

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(plurale tantum) A mechanism or machine; the means by which something happens.

(plurale tantum) A factory or factories, or similar collection(s) of buildings.

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Everything or everything that is available or possible; especially, all available toppings on food.

Drastic treatment; abuse; the axe (dismissal).

(plurale tantum) Acts associated with moral or religious standing.