word
Device
Dih-VYS
/dɪˈvaɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
device
Dictionary meaning
Any clever maneuver.
Examples
- They would stoop to any device to win a point.
- The device is small enough to wear on your wrist.
Synonyms: gimmick, twist
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