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hurdy-gurdy vs instrument

instrument vs hurdy-gurdy

hurdy-gurdy and instrument both are nouns.

hurdy-gurdy is not a verb while instrument is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hurdy-gurdy Yes No No No
instrument Yes No Yes No
As nouns, instrument is a hypernym of hurdy-gurdy; that is, instrument is a word with a broader meaning than hurdy-gurdy:
  • hurdy-gurdy: a stringed instrument that produces sounds by means of a wheel that rubs against the strings
  • instrument: any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds
Other hypernyms of hurdy-gurdy include musical instrument.
hurdy-gurdy (noun) instrument (noun)
a stringed instrument that produces sounds by means of a wheel that rubs against the strings 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
hurdy-gurdy (verb) instrument (verb)
address a legal document to
write an instrumental score for
equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling
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