an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

equipment designed to serve a specific function

equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation

equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine

equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio

equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)