Hypernym

noun

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

Part_meronym

audio system 1

noun

a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound

cartridge 4

noun

an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable

radio chassis 1

noun

a chassis for a radio receiver

record changer 1

noun

an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention

tone arm 1

noun

mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge

record player 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

Synonyms

phonograph 1
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

Hyponym

gramophone 1

noun

an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically

jukebox 1

noun

a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin

Part_holonym

audio system 1

noun

a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound

cartridge 4

noun

an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable

radio chassis 1

noun

a chassis for a radio receiver

record changer 1

noun

an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention

tone arm 1

noun

mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge