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    Instrument , n. [F. instrument, L. instrumentum. See Instruct.]
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    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. (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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    4. 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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      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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    Instrument , v. t.
    1. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.
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    2. 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

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