GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Instrument , n. [F. instrument, L. instrumentum. See Instruct.]
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   That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; a device; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.
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   All the lofty instruments of war.
   Shak.
   
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   A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.
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   Praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
   Ps. cl. 4.
   
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   But signs when songs and instruments he hears.
   Dryden.
   
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   (Law) 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.
   Burrill.
   
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   One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent; as, their army was primarily an instrument of oppression.
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   +PJC
   Or useful serving man and instrument,
   To any sovereign state.
   Shak.
   
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   The bold are but the instruments of the wise.
   Dryden.
   Syn. -- Tool; implement; utensil; machine; apparatus; channel; agent.
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2.       
   Instrument , v. t.
   To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
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   To furnish or equip with instruments; to attach instruments to; as, the fighter planes were heavily instrumented; the patient was instrumented to monitor him remotely.
   PJC