equip vs instrument

instrument vs equip

equip is not a noun while instrument is a noun.

equip and instrument both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
equip	No	No	Yes	No
instrument	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, instrument is a hyponym of equip; that is, instrument is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than equip:

equip: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
instrument: equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

Other hyponyms of equip include rig, set, set up, mechanise, mechanize, motorise, motorize, fuse, collar, spur, fin, motorize, motorize, stock, horseshoe, turn out, muzzle, kit, kit out, kit up, appoint, re-equip, rejig, refit, armor, armour, accouter, accoutre, wire, shaft, spar, stave, adorn, clothe, invest, commission.

equip (noun)	instrument (noun)
	the means whereby some act is accomplished
	a device that requires skill for proper use
	any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
	(law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
	the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process
	a person used by another to gain an end

equip (verb)	instrument (verb)
provide with abilities or understanding	address a legal document to
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose	write an instrumental score for
	equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

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