What is another word for mechanical devices?
Pronunciation: [mɪkˈanɪkə͡l dɪvˈa͡ɪsɪz] (IPA) 
Mechanical devices refer to tools and apparatus that are designed to perform a specific function, typically via a system of gears, levers, or pulleys. Substitutes for this term include machinery, equipment, appliances, instruments, apparatuses, contraptions, gadgets, and gizmos. Machinery encompasses a broad range of large-scale mechanical objects used for industrial or commercial purposes. Equipment refers to tools or instruments that are used for a specific task, such as laboratory equipment and medical equipment. Appliances are household objects that perform a particular function, such as kitchen appliances. Instruments are specialized devices used for measuring or monitoring, such as scientific instruments. Contraptions, gadgets, and gizmos describe quirky or unusual mechanical objects.
