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Word: Gadget
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century (originally in nautical use): probably from French gâchette ‘lock mechanism’ or from the French dialect word gagée ‘tool’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡadʒɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one
Short Definition:small mechanical or electronic device or tool
Examples:- a variety of kitchen gadgets
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