plaindevice
nounUK /ˈpleɪn.dɪˌvaɪs/
US /ˈpleɪn.dɪˌvaɪs/
A plaindevice is a simple tool that does one easy job.
The teacher showed us a plaindevice that helps open jars.
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2. A basic machine with no extra features.
This plaindevice only makes toast, nothing else.
3. A simple way of doing something.
Counting on your fingers is a plaindevice for adding numbers.
4. A plain-looking object used for a task.
He used a plaindevice, just a stick, to reach the ball.