instrument · n
instrument (FOR ACHIEVING SOMETHING)
C2 someone or something that is used for achieving something
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The Internet is a very powerful instrument of communication. (27.7)
instrument (TOOL)
C1 a tool that is used for doing something
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scientific instruments (24.7)
instrument (MUSIC)
A2 an object that is used for playing music, such as a piano, guitar or drum
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My cat plays the instrument better than I do! (0.0)
Is a spoon an instrument if I play music with it? (0.0)
My dog howls when I play any instrument. (0.0)
Which instrument do you play? (18.1)
They all brought musical instruments with them. (32.6)