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widget

/ˈwɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ noun C1
  1. A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts. · Suppose we have a widget factory that produces 100 units per year...
  2. A floating device inside a beer can, meant to create foam when opened.
  3. A small scraping tool consisting of a blade and a handle, commonly used to remove paint from glass and other smooth surfaces.
  4. Synonym of tool, implement, device, gadget, part. (informal)

Plural widgets

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