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utensil

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of utensil

an article intended for use in work
  • Participants in the class must supply their own writing utensils.
Synonyms of utensil

device, implement, instrument, tool
Words Related to utensil

apparatus, appliance, mechanism

contraption, contrivance, gadget, gizmo (also gismo), jigger

accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), adjunct, appendage, attachment

Synonym Discussion of utensil

implement, tool, instrument, appliance, utensil mean a relatively simple device for performing work. implement may apply to anything necessary to perform a task.
    • crude stone implements
    • farm implements
tool suggests an implement adapted to facilitate a definite kind or stage of work and suggests the need of skill more strongly than implement.
    • a carpenter's tools
instrument suggests a device capable of delicate or precise work.
    • the dentist's instruments
appliance refers to a tool or instrument utilizing a power source and suggests portability or temporary attachment.
    • household appliances
utensil applies to a device used in domestic work or some routine unskilled activity.
    • kitchen utensils

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