Instrument ¹

Definition: That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.

Instrument ²

Definition: A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.

Instrument ³

Definition: 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.

Instrument ⁴

Definition: One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.

Instrument ⁵

Definition: To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

instrument ⁶

Definition: the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"

instrument ⁷

Definition: a device that requires skill for proper use

instrument ⁸

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

instrument ⁹

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

instrument ¹⁰

Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

instrument ¹¹

Definition: a person used by another to gain an end

instrument ¹²

Definition: address a legal document to

instrument ¹³

Definition: write an instrumental score for

instrument ¹⁴

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