1. (noun) the means whereby some act is accomplished

• tool

2. (noun) a person used by another to gain an end

• cat's-paw
• pawn

3. (noun) (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• legal document
• legal instrument
• official document

4. (noun) the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• instrumental role

5. (noun) any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

• musical instrument

6. (verb) write an instrumental score for

• instrumentate

1. (noun) a device that requires skill for proper use

• analyser
• analyzer
• arm
• weapon
• weapon system
• cauterant
• cautery
• drafting instrument
• engine
• extractor
• instrument of execution
• instrument of punishment
• measuring device
• measuring instrument
• measuring system
• medical instrument
• navigational instrument
• optical instrument
• plotter
• scientific instrument
• sonograph
• surveying instrument
• surveyor's instrument
• tracer
• whip

2. (noun) (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• acquittance
• release
• act
• enactment
• affidavit
• arraignment
• articles of incorporation
• assignment
• authorisation
• authorization
• mandate
• bill
• measure
• bill of indictment
• indictment
• brief
• legal brief
• certificate
• security
• conveyance
• debenture
• deed
• deed of conveyance
• title
• deed of trust
• trust deed
• derivative
• derivative instrument
• impeachment
• income tax return
• return
• tax return
• judgement
• judgment
• legal opinion
• opinion
• judicial writ
• writ
• law
• letters of administration
• letters patent
• patent
• letters testamentary
• licence
• license
• permit
• living will
• manifest
• negotiable instrument
• passport
• power of attorney
• ship's papers
• testament
• will
• work papers
• work permit
• working papers
• written agreement

3. (noun) any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

• barrel organ
• grind organ
• hand organ
• hurdy gurdy
• hurdy-gurdy
• street organ
• bass
• calliope
• steam organ
• electronic instrument
• electronic musical instrument
• jew's harp
• jews' harp
• mouth bow
• keyboard instrument
• music box
• musical box
• percussion instrument
• percussive instrument
• stringed instrument
• wind
• wind instrument

1. (noun) a device that requires skill for proper use

• device

2. (noun) the means whereby some act is accomplished

• agency
• means
• way

3. (noun) a person used by another to gain an end

• assistant
• help
• helper
• supporter

4. (noun) (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• document
• papers
• written document

5. (noun) the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• participant role
• semantic role

6. (noun) any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

• device

7. (verb) equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• equip
• fit
• fit out
• outfit

8. (verb) write an instrumental score for

• compose
• write

9. (verb) address a legal document to

• address
• direct

1. (noun) (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• jurisprudence
• law

2. (verb) write an instrumental score for

• euphony
• music

1. (noun) the means whereby some act is accomplished

• implemental
• instrumental
• subservient

2. (noun) any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

• instrumental
• instrumentalist
• musician
• player
• instrumentate
• instrumentate

3. (verb) equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• instrumentality
• instrumentation
• instrumentation
• tool

4. (verb) write an instrumental score for

• instrumentation
• orchestration
• musical instrument
• musical instrument

5. (verb) address a legal document to

• legal document
• legal instrument
• official document