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any clever (deceptive) maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point" an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" an emblematic design (especially in heraldry); "he was recognized by the device on his shield" any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect |
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