appurtenance meaning

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appurtenance (noun): equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc..

appurtenance has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

appurtenance as a noun

  1. equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

    Synonyms: gear, paraphernalia

    Type of: equipment

    Kinds: fishing gear, kit, regalia, rig, rigging, stable gear

  2. a supplementary component that improves capability

    Synonyms: accessory, supplement, add-on

    Type of: component

    Kinds: auto accessory, computer accessory, fitting, fixings

    Related forms: appurtenant, appertain

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in CE · 12-letter words

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