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apparatus 1. a collection of instruments, machines, tools, parts, or other equipment used for a particular purpose 2. a machine having a specific function 3. Anatomy any group of organs having a specific function apparatus [‚ap·ə′rad·əs] (science and technology) A compound instrument designed to carry out a specific function. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| ``Women are a really good support system,'' Feola said as she did biceps curls on a hydraulic resistance machine 7/8 one of a dozen such apparatuses and bouncing platforms surrounded by sorbet-colored walls and a whimsical mural of a woman armed with shopping bags. Some of the more novel SOP activities in friendly countries with functioning civilian security apparatuses have had more unfortunate consequences. Owning the "Arab street" doesn't often translate into real world power, especially in a region where popular opinion trembles before the iron will of authoritarian regimes and their security apparatuses. |
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