#equipment an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
supertype: instrumentality__instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
subtype: apparatus.equipment__apparatu__setup equipment designed to serve a specific function
subtype: aerator an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage)
subtype: burner an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse); "a diesel engine is an oil burner"
subtype: blowtorch__torch__blowlamp a burner that produces a hot flame
subtype: oxyacetylene_torch a blowtorch that burns oxyacetylene
subtype: gas_bracket a pipe with one or more burners projecting from a wall
subtype: gas_burner__gasburner__gas_jet__gasjet burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame
subtype: bunsen_burner__bunsen__etna a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air
subtype: gas_ring__gasring gas burner consisting of a circular metal pipe with several small holes through which gas can escape to be burned
subtype: pilot_burner__pilotburner__pilot_light__pilot small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
subtype: cascade_liquefier__cascadeliquefier an apparatus used to liquefy air or oxygen etc.
subtype: centrifuge__extractor__separator an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
subtype: hematocrit__haematocrit a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood
subtype: ultracentrifuge a high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins
subtype: chemical_reactor an apparatus for holding substances that are undergoing a chemical reaction
subtype: catalytic_cracker__catalyticcracker__cat_cracker__catcracker a chemical reactor for converting oils with high boiling points into fuels with lower boiling points in the presence of a catalyst
subtype: Wilson_cloud_chamber__cloud_chamber apparatus that detects high-energy particles passing through a supersaturated vapor; each particle ionizes molecules along its path and small droplets condense on them to produce a visible track
subtype: condenser.apparatus an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
subtype: Liebig_condenser a condenser: during distillation the vapor passes through a tube that is cooled by water
subtype: reflux_condenser condenser such that vapor over a boiling liquid is condensed and flows back into the vessel to prevent its contents from boiling dry
subtype: duplicator__copier apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material
subtype: fax__facsimilemachine__facsimile duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio
subtype: hectograph__heliotype duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy
subtype: lithograph_machine__lithograph duplicator that prints by lithography; a flat surface (of stone or metal) is treated to absorb or repel ink in the desired pattern
subtype: mimeograph_machine__mimeograph__mimeo__roneo__roneograph a rotary duplicator that uses a stencil through which ink is pressed (trade mark Roneo)
subtype: photocopier a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies
subtype: Photostat_machine__Photostat (trademark) a duplicating machine that makes quick positive or negative copies directly on the surface of prepared paper
subtype: Xerox_machine__Xerox__xerox__xerographic_copier__xerographiccopier duplicator that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder
subtype: electrograph.apparatus an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures
subtype: generator.apparatus an apparatus that produces a vapor or gas
subtype: heat_pump apparatus that extracts heat from a liquid that is at a higher temperature than its surroundings; can be used to transfer heat from a reservoir outside in order to heat a building
subtype: heliograph an apparatus for sending telegraphic messages by using a mirror to turn the sun's rays off and on
subtype: incubator__brooder apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
subtype: instillator medical apparatus that puts a liquid into a cavity drop by drop
subtype: Kipp's_apparatus a laboratory apparatus for producing a gas (usually hydrogen sulfide) by the action of a liquid on a solid without heating
subtype: lighting.apparatus apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film
subtype: nuclear_reactor__reactor (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements
subtype: atomic_pile__atomic_reactor__pile__chain_reactor__chainreactor a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fission to generate energy
subtype: breeder_reactor__breederreactor a nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it burns
subtype: fast_reactor nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by fast neutrons because little or no moderator is used
subtype: gas-cooled_reactor a nuclear reactor using gas as a coolant
subtype: liquid_metal_reactor a nuclear reactor using liquid metal as a coolant
subtype: thermal_reactor__thermalreactor a nuclear reactor in which nuclear fissions are caused by neutrons that are slowed down by a moderator
subtype: thermonuclear_reactor__thermonuclearreactor__fusion_reactor a nuclear reactor that uses controlled nuclear fusion to generate energy
subtype: water-cooled_reactor nuclear reactor using water as a coolant
subtype: boiling_water_reactor__boilingwaterreactor__bwr a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the water boils in the reactor core and the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
subtype: pressurized_water_reactor__pressurizedwaterreactor__PWR a nuclear reactor that uses water as a coolant and moderator; the steam produced can drive a steam turbine
subtype: optical_bench__opticalbench apparatus for observation and measurement of optical phenomena
subtype: pendulum an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity
subtype: Foucault_pendulum pendulum with a long wire; can swing in any direction; the change in the swing plane demonstrates the earth's rotation
subtype: metronome clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music
subtype: physical_pendulum__compound_pendulum pendulum consisting of an actual object allowed to rotate freely around a horizontal axis
subtype: ballistic_pendulum__ballisticpendulum a physical pendulum consisting of a large mass suspended from a rod; its displacement is used to measure the velocity of a projectile
subtype: clock_pendulum__clockpendulum a physical pendulum used to regulate a clockwork mechanism
subtype: simple_pendulum a hypothetical pendulum suspended by a weightless frictionless thread of constant length
subtype: purifier an apparatus for removing impurities
subtype: scrubber a purifier that removes impurities from a gas
subtype: reformer an apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel; "a catalytic reformer"
subtype: semaphore an apparatus for visual signaling with lights or mechanically moving arms
subtype: sequenator__sequencer (biochemistry) an apparatus that can determine the sequence of monomers in a polymer
subtype: soda_fountain an apparatus for dispensing soda water
subtype: still.apparatus an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
subtype: Coffey_still a still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale
subtype: submersible an apparatus intended for use under water
subtype: bathyscaphe__bathyscaph__bathyscape navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration
subtype: bathysphere spherical deep diving apparatus (lowered by a cable) for underwater exploration
subtype: diving_bell diving apparatus for underwater work; has an open bottom and is supplied with compressed air
subtype: minisub__minisubmarine submersible vessel for one or two persons; for naval operations or underwater exploration
subtype: telegraph__telegraphy apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
subtype: titrator an apparatus for performing a titration
subtype: X-ray_machine an apparatus that provides a source of X rays
subtype: fluoroscope__roentgenoscope an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct observation
subtype: tomograph X-ray machine in which a computer builds a detailed image of a particular plane through an object from multiple X-ray measurements
subtype: CAT_scanner__computerized_axial_tomography_scanner a tomograph that constructs a 3-D model of an object by combining parallel planes
subtype: positron_emission_tomography_scanner__PET_scanner a tomograph that produces cross-sectional X-rays of metabolic processes in the body
subtype: engine_cooling_system__cooling_system__coolingsystem equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine
subtype: electrical_system__electrical_part equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio
subtype: electronic_equipment equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
subtype: amplifier electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
subtype: audio_amplifier__audioamplifier an amplifier that increases the amplitude of reproduced sound
subtype: boosters__booster_amplifier__boosteramplifier__booster_stations__relay_links__relaylink__relay_stations__relay_transmitters an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal
subtype: maser Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation; amplifier that works on same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation
subtype: gas_maser__gasmaser a maser in which microwave radiation interacts with gas molecules
subtype: audio_system__audiosystem__sound_system__soundsystem a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound
subtype: recording_system__recordingsystem audio system for recoding sound
subtype: reproducer an audio system that can reproduce and amplify signals to produce sound
subtype: hi-fi__high_fidelity_sound_system equipment for the reproduction of sound with high fidelity
subtype: stereo_system__stereo__stereophonic_system reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
subtype: ghetto_blaster (informal) a portable stereo
subtype: quadraphony__quadraphonic_system__quadriphonic_system a stereophonic sound recording or reproducing system system using four separate channels
subtype: cassette_player electronic equipment for playing cassettes
subtype: CD_player a stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has its own display or attaches to a television set
subtype: CPU__central_processing_unit__C.P.U.__central_processor__centralprocessor__processor__mainframe (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached
subtype: circuitry electronic equipment consisting of a system of circuits
subtype: detector electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity
subtype: crystal_detector__crystaldetector a detector consisting of a fine wire in contact with a galena crystal; acts as a rectifier
subtype: electronic_scanner__scanner an electronic detector that scans automatically for some signal or condition; "they used scanners to monitor police radio channels"
subtype: equaliser__equalizer electronic equipment that reduces frequency distortion
subtype: electron_lens__lens electronic equipment that uses a magnetic or electric field in order to focus a beam of electrons
subtype: mixer.electronic_equipment electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal
subtype: modem (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
subtype: acoustic_modem a modem that converts electrical signals to telephone tones and back again
subtype: monitor a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble
subtype: cardiac_monitor__cardiacmonitor__heart_monitor__heartmonitor a piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart
subtype: electronic_fetal_monitor__electronic_foetal_monitor__fetal_monitor__fetalmonitor__foetal_monitor an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth
subtype: monitor.electronic_equipment electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions
subtype: television_monitor__tv_monitor monitor used in a studio for monitoring the program being broadcast
subtype: off-line_equipment__auxiliary_equipment__auxiliaryequipment electronic equipment not in direct communication (or under the control of) the central processing unit
subtype: cathode-ray_oscilloscope__cathoderayoscilloscope__oscilloscope__scope__CRO electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
subtype: computer_peripheral__peripheral__peripheral_device (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; "disk drives and printers are important peripherals"
subtype: printer (computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing
subtype: dot_matrix_printer__matrix_printer__dot_printer__dotprinter a printer that represents each character as a pattern of dots from a dot matrix
subtype: ink-jet_printer a printer that produces characters by projecting electrically charged droplets of ink
subtype: bubblejet_printer__bubblejetprinter__bubblejet a kind of ink-jet printer
subtype: wire_matrix_printer__wire_printer__stylus_printer an impact printer in which each character is represented by a pattern of dots made by wires or styli
subtype: playback.electronic_equipment electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material
subtype: radio-phonograph__radiophonograph__radio-gramophone__radiogramophone electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player
subtype: scrambler electronic equipment that makes speech unintelligible during transmission and restores it at reception
subtype: set.electronic_equipment any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals; "the early sets ran on storage batteries"
subtype: receiver__receiving_system__receivingsystem set that receives radio or tv signals
subtype: direction_finder__directionfinder radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves
subtype: goniometer direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
subtype: radio_compass__radiocompas a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals
subtype: radio_receiver__radioreceiver__receiving_set__receivingset__radio_set__radioset__radio__tuner__wireless an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
subtype: clock_radio__clockradio a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically
subtype: crystal_set__crystalset an early radio receiver using a crystal detector
subtype: heterodyne_receiver__superheterodyne_receiver__superheterodynereceiver__superhet a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
subtype: push-button_radio a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons
subtype: satellite_receiver__satellitereceiver a receiver on a communications satellite
subtype: television_receiver__television__television_set__tv__tv_set__idiot_box__idiotbox__boob_tube__telly__gogglebox a receiver that displays television images; "the British call a tv set a telly"
subtype: transmitter__sender set used to broadcast radio or tv signals
subtype: jammer a transmitter used to broadcast electronic jamming
subtype: radio_transmitter__radiotransmitter transmitter that is the part of a radio system that transmits signals
subtype: spark_transmitter__sparktransmitter an early radio transmitter using a discharge across a spark gap as the source of its power
subtype: satellite_transmitter__satellitetransmitter a transmitter on a communications satellite
subtype: television_transmitter transmitter that is part of a television system
subtype: tape_deck electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes (but without amplifiers or speakers); a component in an audio system
subtype: cassette_deck a tape deck for playing and recording cassette tapes
subtype: tape_player electronic equipment for playing back magnetic tapes
subtype: telephone_set__telephoneset__telephone electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; "I talked to him on the telephone"
subtype: desk_phone a telephone set that sits on a desk or table
subtype: dial_telephone__dial_phone a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called
subtype: extension.telephone_set an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
subtype: handset__French_telephone telephone set with the mouthpiece and earpiece mounted on a single handle
subtype: pay-phone__payphone__pay-station__paystation a coin-operated telephone
subtype: radiophone__radiotelephone__wireless_telephone a telephone that communicates by radio waves rather than along cables
subtype: cellular_telephone__cellular_phone a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections (cells), each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver
subtype: telephone_extension__telephoneextension an additional telephone operating on the same line
subtype: television_equipment__video_equipment__videoequipment electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound
subtype: television_camera__tv_camera__camera television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam
subtype: camcorder a portable television camera and videocassette recorder
subtype: terminal electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display
subtype: job-oriented_terminal a terminal designed for a particular application
subtype: remote_terminal__link-attached_terminal__remote_station__link-attached_station a terminal connected to a computer by a data link
subtype: fuel_system equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine
subtype: game_equipment equipment or apparatus used in playing a game
subtype: basketball_backboard__backboard a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball; "he banked the shot off the backboard"
subtype: ball round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; "the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve"; "the mayor threw out the first ball"
subtype: baseball a ball used in playing baseball
subtype: basketball an inflated ball used in playing basketball
subtype: billiard_ball ball used in playing billiards
subtype: cue_ball__cueball the ball that the billiard player or pool player strikes with his cue
subtype: object_ball the billiard ball first struck by the cue ball
subtype: bocce_ball__bocceball__bocci_ball__bocciball__boccie_ball wooden ball that is bowled in the Italian game of bocce
subtype: bowl.ball a wooden ball (with flattened sides) used in the game of bowls
subtype: bowling_ball__bowlingball a large ball used for bowling
subtype: cricket_ball__cricketball ball used in playing cricket
subtype: croquet_ball__croquetball a wooden ball used in playing croquet
subtype: field_hockey_ball ball used in playing field hockey
subtype: football.ball the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football
subtype: golf_ball a small hard ball used in playing golf; dimpled to reduce wind resistance
subtype: handball.ball a small rubber ball used in the game of handball
subtype: lacrosse_ball ball used in playing lacrosse
subtype: marble.ball a small ball of glass that is used in various games
subtype: taw.marble__shooter a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
subtype: medicine_ball heavy ball used in physical training
subtype: ninepin_ball__ninepinball__skittleball ball used to knock down ninepins
subtype: ping-pong_ball light hollow ball used in playing table tennis
subtype: polo_ball wooden ball struck with mallets in playing polo
subtype: pool_ball ball used in playing pool
subtype: eight_ball__eightball a black pool ball bearing the number 8; should be the last to go in certain pool games
subtype: punching_bag__punching_ball__punchball an inflated ball or bag that is suspended and punched for training in boxing
subtype: racquetball.ball the ball used in playing the game of racquetball
subtype: roulette_ball the ball used to play roulette
subtype: rugby_ball__rugbyball inflated oval ball used in playing rugby
subtype: soccer_ball an inflated ball used in playing soccer
subtype: softball__playground_ball ball used in playing softball
subtype: squash_ball rubber ball used in playing squash
subtype: tennis_ball ball about the size of a fist used in playing tennis
subtype: volleyball an inflated ball used in playing volleyball
subtype: wiffle_ball__wiffle (trade mark) a hollow plastic ball with cutouts
subtype: bowling_equipment__bowlingequipment equipment used in bowling
subtype: bowling_pin__bowlingpin__pin a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in groups as a target
subtype: duckpin a bowling pin that is short and squat by comparison with a tenpin
subtype: headpin__kingpin the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins
subtype: ninepin__skittle_pin__skittlepin a bowling pin of the type used in ninepins (or (in England) skittles)
subtype: tenpin one of the bottle-shaped pins used in bowling
subtype: counter.game_equipment game equipment used in various card or board games
subtype: poker_chip__pokerchip__chip a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling
subtype: blue_chip a blue poker chip with the highest value
subtype: crossbar.game_equipment game equipment consisting of a horizontal bar to be jumped or vaulted over
subtype: game.game_equipment the game equipment needed to play a game; "the child received several games for his birthday"
subtype: goal.game_equipment game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
subtype: basketball_hoop__basket__hoop horizontal hoop with a net through which players try to throw the basketball
subtype: net.goal a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
subtype: cage.net the net that is the goal in ice hockey
subtype: horseshoe game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
subtype: jack.game_equipment game equipment consisting of one of several small objects picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks
subtype: man.game_equipment__piece game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; "he taught me to set up the men on the chess board"; "he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage"
subtype: black_pieces (chess or checkers) the darker pieces
subtype: chessman__chess_piece__chesspiece any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess
subtype: bishop.chessman a chess piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color
subtype: rook__castle the chessman that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
subtype: king weakest but most important chessman
subtype: knight.chessman__horse a chessman in the shape of a horse's head; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
subtype: pawn.chessman the least powerful chessman; moves only forward and captures only to the side; can be promoted if it reaches the 8th rank
subtype: queen.chessman the most powerful chess piece
subtype: white_pieces (chess or checkers) the lighter pieces
subtype: net.game_equipment game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
subtype: volleyball_net the high net that separates the two teams and over which the volleyball must pass
subtype: pinball_machine__pinballmachine__pin_table__pintable game equipment on which pinball is played; "in England they call a pinball machine a pin table"
subtype: pool_table__billiard_table__snooker_table__snookertable game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played
subtype: quoit game equipment consisting of a ring of iron or circle of rope used in the game of quoits
subtype: roulette_wheel__wheel game equipment consisting of a rotating wheel with slots that is used for gambling; players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
subtype: spinner.game_equipment board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game
subtype: gear__paraphernalia__appurtenances__appurtenance equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
subtype: fishing_gear__fishinggear__tackle__fishing_tackle__fishingtackle gear used in fishing
subtype: kit.gear__outfit gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
subtype: carpenter's_kit__carpenter'skit__tool_kit a set of carpenter's tools
subtype: first-aid_kit__firstaidkit kit consisting of a set of bandages and medicines for giving first aid
subtype: layette kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby
subtype: mess_kit kit containing a metal dish and eating utensils; used by soldiers and campers
subtype: sewing_kit a kit of articles used in sewing
subtype: regalia paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
subtype: crown_jewels regalia (jewellery and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions
subtype: diadem__crown an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty
subtype: coronet.diadem a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
subtype: rig gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise
subtype: drill_rig__drillrig__drilling_rig__oilrig__oil_rig rig used in drilling for oil or gas
subtype: drilling_platform__offshore_rig drilling rig consisting of an offshore platform (floating or fixed to the sea bed) from which many oil wells can be bored radially
subtype: rigging gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
subtype: stable_gear__saddlery__tack gear for a horse
subtype: bit.stable_gear piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit"
subtype: bar_bit__barbit a bit for horses that is a solid bar of metal
subtype: bridoon a bit resembling a snaffle bit; used with a separate curb
subtype: curb_bit__curb a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
subtype: Pelham a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
subtype: snaffle_bit__snafflebit__snaffle a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
subtype: caparison__trapping__trappings__trapping__housing__housing stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
subtype: bard an ornamental caparison for a horse
subtype: horsecloth a cloth for the trapping of a horse
subtype: cinch.stable_gear__girth stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place
subtype: hame stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces
subtype: harness.stable_gear__harnes stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
subtype: headgear stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head
subtype: bridle headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
subtype: hackamore__halter rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
subtype: martingale a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head
subtype: saddle_blanket__saddlecloth__horse_blanket__horseblanket stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
subtype: apishamore a saddle blanket made of buffalo hide
subtype: yoke.stable_gear stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together
subtype: material.equipment things needed for doing or making something; "writing materials"; "useful teaching materials"
subtype: packaging.material material used to make packages
subtype: railing material for making rails or rails collectively
subtype: roofing.material material used to construct a roof
subtype: materiel__equipage equipment and supplies of a military force
subtype: naval_equipment equipment for a navy
subtype: naval_radar__navalradar naval equipment consisting of a shipboard radar
subtype: air_search_radar a shipboard radar that searches for aircraft
subtype: fire_control_radar naval radar that controls the delivery of fire on a military target
subtype: surface_search_radar a naval radar to search for surface targets
subtype: shipboard_system__shipboardsystem a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship
subtype: anti-submarine_rocket a shipboard system to fire rockets at submarines
subtype: basic_point_defense_missile_system__basicpointdefensemissilesystem a shipboard missile system
subtype: naval_tactical_data_system a shipboard system for collecting and displaying tactical data
subtype: ship-towed_long-range_acoustic_detection_system a shipboard system consisting of an acoustic detection system that is towed behind the ship
subtype: surface-to-air_missile_system the shipboard system that fires missiles at aircraft
subtype: target_acquisition_system a shipboard system for the detection and identification and location of a target with enough detail to permit effective weapon employment
subtype: photographic_equipment equipment used by a photographer
subtype: photographic_camera__camera photographic equipment consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other
subtype: box_camera__boxcamera__box_Kodak a simple camera shaped like a rectangular box
subtype: candid_camera a miniature camera with a fast lens
subtype: flash_camera__flashcamera a camera with a photoflash attachment
subtype: motion-picture_camera__movie_camera__moviecamera__cine-camera a camera that takes a sequence of photographs that can give the illusion of motion when viewed in rapid succession
subtype: sound_camera__soundcamera a movie camera that records sounds in synchrony with the visual images
subtype: Polaroid_camera__Polaroid_Land_camera (trade name) a camera that develops and produces a positive print within seconds
subtype: portrait_camera a camera with a portrait lens
subtype: reflex_camera camera that allows the photographer to view and focus the exact scene being photographed
subtype: clapperboard photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together
subtype: developer photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film
subtype: short-stop_bath__stop_bath__short-stop__shortstop an acid bath used to stop the action of a developer
subtype: enlarger photographic equipment consisting of an optical projector used to enlarge a photograph
subtype: flash_lamp__flashlamp__flash__photoflash__flashgun__flashbulb a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
subtype: light_meter__lightmeter__exposure_meter__photometer photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
subtype: photographic_paper__photographic_material light-sensitive paper on which photograph can be printed
subtype: photographic_film__film photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies
subtype: footage the amount of film that has been shot
subtype: microfilm film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size; useful for storage; a magnification system is used to read the material
subtype: microfiche small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material
subtype: motion-picture_film__movie_film__moviefilm__cine-film photographic film several hundred feet long and wound on a spool; to be used in a movie camera
subtype: sound_film__soundfilm motion-picture film with sound effects and dialogue recorded on it
subtype: negative.photographic_film a piece of photographic film showing an image with black and white tones reversed
subtype: orthochromatic_film a photographic film sensitive to green and blue and violet light
subtype: panchromatic_film photographic film sensitive to light of all colors (including red)
subtype: positive a film showing a photographic image whose tones correspond to those of the original subject
subtype: reel a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
subtype: roll.photographic_film photographic film rolled up inside a container to protect it from light
subtype: roll_film photographic film wound on a spool
subtype: sequence.photographic_film__episode film consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie
subtype: X-ray_film photographic film used to make X-ray pictures
subtype: bitewing a dental X-ray film that can be held in place by the teeth during radiography
subtype: film_clip a strip of motion picture film used in a telecast
subtype: sensitometer a measuring instrument for measuring the light sensitivity of film over a range of exposures
subtype: radiotherapy_equipment equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity
subtype: recording_equipment__recordingequipment__recorder__recording_machine__recordingmachine equipment for making records
subtype: black_box__blackbox equipment that records information about the performance of an aircraft during flight
subtype: cassette_recorder a recorder for recording or playing cassettes
subtype: CD_burner__compact-disk_burner recording equipment for making compact disks
subtype: magnetic_recorder recorder consisting of equipment for making records on magnetic media
subtype: tape_recorder__tape_machine a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape
subtype: Dictaphone a tape recorder that records and reproduces dictation
subtype: VCR__video__videocassette_recorder__videocassetterecorder a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs
subtype: wire_recorder an early type of magnetic recorder using iron wire
subtype: multichannel_recorder a recorder with two or more channels; makes continuous records of two or more signals simultaneously
subtype: oscillograph a device for making a record of the wave forms of fluctuating voltages or currents
subtype: rescue_equipment equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency
subtype: life_preserver__preserver__flotation_device__flotationdevice rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning
subtype: life_buoy__lifesaver__life_belt__life_ring a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
subtype: breeches_buoy a life buoy in the form of a ring with short breeches for support; used to transfer people from a ship
subtype: life_jacket__life_vest__cork_jacket life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
subtype: air_jacket__airjacket__Mae_West an inflatable life jacket
subtype: water_wings__waterwing a life preserver consisting of a connected pair of inflatable bags that fit under a person's arms and provide buoyancy; used by children learning to swim
subtype: parachute rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
subtype: drogue_chute__drogue__drogue_parachute a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
subtype: drogue_parachute a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack
subtype: parasail parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a car
subtype: robotics_equipment equipment used in robotics
subtype: artificial_satellite__satellite man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
subtype: astronomy_satellite__astronomysatellite a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infra-red radiation
subtype: communications_satellite an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
subtype: spacecraft__ballistic_capsule__ballisticcapsule__space_vehicle__spacevehicle a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically a satellite around the sun
subtype: lander a space vehicle that is designed to land on the moon or another planet
subtype: lunar_excursion_module__lunarexcursionmodule__lunar_module__lunarmodule__LEM a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
subtype: space_capsule__spacecapsule__capsule a spacecraft designed to transport people and support human life in outer space
subtype: space_shuttle__spaceshuttle a reusable spacecraft with wings for a controlled descent through the Earth's atmosphere
subtype: space_station__spacestation__space_platform__spaceplatform__space_laboratory__spacelaboratory a manned artificial satellite in a fixed orbit designed for scientific research
subtype: Salyut either of two Soviet space stations launched in the 1970s
subtype: Skylab United States space station; in orbit from 1973 to 1979
subtype: sputnik a Russian artificial satellite; "Sputnik was the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth"
subtype: spy_satellite__spysatellite a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions
subtype: weather_satellite__weathersatellite__meteorological_satellite a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below
subtype: VSAT
subtype: sports_equipment__sporting_goods equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
subtype: badminton_equipment__badmintonequipment equipment for playing the game of badminton
subtype: shuttlecock__bird__birdie__shuttle badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
subtype: baseball_equipment equipment used in playing baseball
subtype: base.baseball_equipment__bag place that runner must touch before scoring; "he scrambled to get back to the bag"
subtype: first_base.base__firstbase the base that must be touched first by a base runner in baseball
subtype: home_plate__home__plate (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score; "he ruled that the runner failed to touch home"
subtype: second_base the base that must be touched second by a base runner in baseball
subtype: third_base.base__thirdbase__third the base that must be touched third by a base runner in baseball; "he was cut down on a close play at third"
subtype: baseball a ball used in playing baseball
subtype: baseball_bat__lumber an implement used in baseball by the batter
subtype: baseball_glove__glove__baseball_mitt__mitt gloves worn by fielders in baseball
subtype: batting_cage__battingcage__cage a movable screen placed behind home base to catch balls during batting practice
subtype: batting_glove__battingglove a glove worn by batters in baseball to give a firmer grip on the bat
subtype: batting_helmet__battinghelmet a helmet worn by the batter in baseball
subtype: catcher's_mask__catcher'smask a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseball
subtype: bar_mask__barmask a catcher's mask with bars
subtype: birdcage_mask a catcher's mask with a strong wire face
subtype: pitcher's_mound__pitcher'smound__mound__hill (in baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
subtype: pine-tar_rag baseball equipment consisting of a rag soaked with pine tar; used on the handle of a baseball bat to give a batter a firm grip
subtype: rosin_bag__rosinbag a bag filled with rosin; used by baseball pitchers to improve their grip on the ball
subtype: boxing_equipment equipment use in boxing
subtype: boxing_glove__glove gloves that are big and padded; worn for boxing
subtype: cricket_equipment__cricketequipment sports equipment used in playing cricket
subtype: cricket_ball__cricketball ball used in playing cricket
subtype: cricket_bat__bat a bat used in playing cricket
subtype: wicket cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
subtype: croquet_equipment sports equipment used in playing croquet
subtype: croquet_ball__croquetball a wooden ball used in playing croquet
subtype: croquet_mallet__croquetmallet a mallet used to strike the ball in croquet
subtype: wicket.croquet_equipment__hoop a small arch used as croquet equipment
subtype: discus.disk__saucer a disk used in throwing competitions
subtype: golf_equipment sports equipment used in playing golf
subtype: golf_bag golf equipment consisting of a bag for carrying golf clubs and balls
subtype: golf_ball a small hard ball used in playing golf; dimpled to reduce wind resistance
subtype: golfcart__golf_cart a small motor vehicle in which golfers can ride between shots
subtype: golfclub__club golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball
subtype: iron a golfclub that has a relatively narrow metal head
subtype: driving_iron__drivingiron__one_iron__oneiron (golf) the long iron with the most nearly vertical face
subtype: long_iron an iron with a long shaft and a steep face; for hitting long low shots
subtype: mashie__five_iron middle-distance iron
subtype: mashie_niblick__seven_iron__seveniron iron with a lofted face for hitting high shots to the green
subtype: midiron__two_iron__twoiron long iron with a nearly vertical face
subtype: niblick__nine_iron an iron with considerable loft
subtype: putting_iron__puttingiron__putter the iron normally used on the putting green
subtype: short_iron__shortiron an iron with a short shaft and pitched face; for hitting short high shots
subtype: wedge.iron an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole
subtype: pitching_wedge a wedge used to loft the golf ball over obstacles
subtype: sand_wedge a wedge used to get out of sand traps
subtype: wood.golfclub a golfclub with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head; metal woods are now available
subtype: brassie (formerly) a golfing wood with a face more elevated that a driver but less than a spoon
subtype: number_one_wood__driver a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee
subtype: metal_wood__metalwood golf wood with a metal head instead of the traditional wooden head
subtype: spoon.wood formerly a golfing wood with an elevated face
subtype: golf_glove a glove worn by golfers to give a firm grip on the handle of the golfclub
subtype: pin.golf_equipment__flag flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
subtype: golf_tee__tee a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground
subtype: gymnastic_apparatus__gymnasticapparatu__exerciser sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
subtype: balance_beam__balancebeam__beam a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
subtype: horizontal_bar__high_bar gymnastic apparatus consisting of a bar fixed in a horizontal position for gymnastic exercises
subtype: horse.gymnastic_apparatus a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
subtype: pommel_horse__side_horse a horse with a cylindrical body covered with leather and two upright handles (pommels) near the center; held upright by two steel supports, one at each end
subtype: vaulting_horse__long_horse__buck a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwise for vaulting
subtype: parallel_bars__bars gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden bars supported on uprights
subtype: rings__ring gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises; "the rings require a strong upper body"
subtype: stall_bar__stallbar a gymnastic apparatus used for strengthening exercises; uprights fastened to a wall and connected by horizontal rungs
subtype: trampoline gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling
subtype: hammer.sports_equipment a heavy metal sphere attached to a flexible wire; used in the hammer throw
subtype: javelin a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
subtype: gym_mat__mat sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports
subtype: canvass__canvas the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
subtype: wrestling_mat__wrestlingmat a mat on which wrestling matches are conducted
subtype: gumshield__mouthpiece (especially boxing) equipment that protects an athlete's mouth
subtype: shot.sports_equipment sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put; "he trained at putting the shot"
subtype: skate.sports_equipment sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along on wheels and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
subtype: ice_skate__iceskate skate consisting of a boot with a steel blade fitted to the sole
subtype: rocker.ice_skate an ice skate with a curved blade
subtype: speed_skate__racing_skate an ice skate with a long blade; worn for racing
subtype: roller_blade__in-line_skate a shoe with rollers fixed to the sole in a line
subtype: roller_skate a shoe with pairs of rollers fixed to the sole
subtype: skateboard a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position
subtype: spike sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; "spikes provide greater traction"
subtype: climbing_iron__crampon__crampoon__climber an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
subtype: piton a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold
subtype: pricket.spike a sharp metal spike to hold a candle
subtype: target.sports_equipment__butt sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
subtype: clay_pigeon target used in skeet or trapshooting
subtype: exercising_weight__weight equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting
subtype: barbell a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting
subtype: dumbbell an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle
subtype: stock-in-trade any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation; "friendliness is the salesman's stock in trade"
subtype: teaching_aid materials and equipment used in teaching
subtype: audiovisual_aid__audiovisualaid__audiovisual materials using sight or sound to present information: "language tapes and videocassettes and other audiovisuals"
subtype: test_equipment equipment required to perform a test
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