gadget

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Informal

n. a small electronic device like a phone, watch, or camera.

n. a small consumer electronic product, typically one that is portable or serves a specific digital function.

“He loves buying the latest gadgets, even if he doesn't really need them.”

“The tech conference was filled with enthusiasts eager to get their hands on the latest wearable gadgets and mobile accessories.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a short piece of computer code used by hackers to control a program.

n. a short sequence of machine instructions ending in a return, used in return-oriented programming to execute arbitrary code.

“The attacker used a small gadget in the software to bypass the security.”

“The security researcher identified a series of gadgets within the library that could be chained together to achieve remote code execution.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical

n. a special clip used by glassmakers to hold a piece of glass while they finish it.

n. a spring clip attached to a punty, used to hold the foot of a glass vessel during the finishing process.

“The glassblower used a gadget to hold the wine glass while shaping the rim.”

“Traditional glassmaking requires specialized tools like the gadget to ensure the base of the vessel remains unmarked during the final stages of production.”