1. instrument - noun
· a device that requires skill for proper use
Hypernym(s): device
2. instrument - noun
· the means whereby some act is accomplished; "my greed was the instrument of my destruction"; "science has given us new tools to fight disease"
Synonym(s): tool
Hypernym(s): means, agency, way
3. instrument - noun
· a person used by another to gain an end
Synonym(s): pawn, cat%27s-paw
Hypernym(s): assistant, helper, help, supporter
4. instrument - noun
· (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonym(s): legal_document, legal_instrument, official_document
Hypernym(s): document, written_document, papers
5. instrument - noun
· the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
Synonym(s): instrumental_role
Hypernym(s): semantic_role, participant_role
6. instrument - noun
· any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Synonym(s): musical_instrument
Hypernym(s): device
7. instrument - verb
· equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
Hypernym(s): equip, fit, fit_out, outfit
8. instrument - verb
· write an instrumental score for
Synonym(s): instrumentate
9. instrument - verb
· address a legal document to
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