instrument

simple noun84 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

an object used for producing musical sounds, such as a piano or a guitar

a tool or device used for scientific purposes, such as observation, measurement, or data collection

a tool used for very accurate work

a tool specially designed for use in surgery

an instrument that can measure very small changes

a significant tool or means

a device in an aircraft that provides information about its flight status

a crucial tool or means for achieving a goal

a device on the control panel of an aircraft

a useful and important tool or means

a complex and advanced tool

a very important tool or means

a tool with a cutting edge or a fine point

an object without a sharp point or edge, often used as a weapon or a tool that is not very precise

a high-quality musical instrument

the principal tool or method used

a musical instrument that is aesthetically pleasing or produces a lovely sound

a tool used for drawing, such as a compass or ruler

the primary means or tool for achieving something

a collection of tools or devices used for a particular purpose

a device used to inflict extreme pain on someone

used to indicate which musical instrument is being played

to produce music using a musical instrument

to employ a tool for a specific task

to gain the ability to produce music with an instrument

to acquire the skill of playing a musical instrument

to produce or create a tool or a musical instrument

to observe and note the measurement shown on an instrument

to look at an instrument to see its reading or status

to create a new, more advanced tool over time

to adjust a musical instrument to the correct pitch

to plan and make a detailed drawing of how a tool will be made

to create a completely new type of tool that did not exist before

to construct or assemble a tool or device

to perceive something as a tool or means to an end

to consider something as a tool or means to an end

a surface in a vehicle or machine with dials and switches to control it

a person who creates tools or musical instruments

used to indicate the purpose or function of the instrument (as a means)

used to indicate what the instrument brings about or is a part of (e.g., of power, of torture)

indicates that a tool is used to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

describes the character of the music produced by a musical instrument