any clever maneuver | any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | a group that controls the activities of a political party |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect | an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently |
| an efficient person |