implement

Noun
  1. Instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end (synset 103569147)
    is a type of: instrumentality, instrumentation - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
    subtypes:
    • bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
    • beater - an implement for beating
    • brush - an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
    • buff, buffer - an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
    • candlesnuffer - an implement with a small cup at the end of a handle; used to extinguish the flame of a candle
    • cleaning device, cleaning equipment, cleaning implement - any of a large class of implements used for cleaning
    • eraser - an implement used to erase something
    • fire iron - metal fireside implements
    • flail - an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
    • hook - a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
    • branding iron, iron - implement used to brand live stock
    • leather strip - implement consisting of a strip of leather
    • needle - a sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
    • oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat
    • rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood
    • sharpener - any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper
    • snuffer - a cone-shaped implement with a handle; for extinguishing candles
    • fishgig, fizgig, gig, lance, spear - an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
    • spike - a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
    • sports implement - an implement used in a sport
    • stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood
    • stick - a long thin implement resembling a length of wood
    • stirrer - an implement used for stirring
    • strickle - a tool or rod used to level off grain or other granular material that is heaped in a measure
    • swab - implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
    • flyswat, flyswatter, swatter - an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
    • tool - an implement used in the practice of a vocation
    • tuning fork - a metal implement with two prongs that gives a fixed tone when struck; used to tune musical instruments
    • utensil - an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
    • writing implement - an implement that is used to write
Verb
  1. Apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design (synset 202414095)
    "implement a procedure"
    is a type of: apply, employ, use, utilise, utilize - put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
  2. Ensure observance of laws and rules (synset 202565990)
    "Apply the rules to everyone"
    is a type of: compel, obligate, oblige - force somebody to do something
    subtypes:
    • execute, run - carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
    • execute - carry out the legalities of
    same as: apply, enforce
  3. Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue (synset 200486949)
    "Did he go through with the treatment?"; "He implemented a new economic plan"; "She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal"
    is a type of: complete, finish - come or bring to a finish or an end
    subtypes: adhere - follow through or carry out a plan without deviation
    same as: carry out, follow out, follow through, follow up, go through with, put through
    verb group: accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill - put in effect

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