Definition of "appliances" []

• Plural form of appliance. (noun)

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• "The problem with the cooking appliances is that liquid can pool under the control knobs and cause the heating element to turn on, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers."
• "Panasonic, best known for its televisions and home appliances, is in the process of turning two majority-owned subsidiaries — Sanyo Electric Co. and Panasonic Electric Works Co. — into wholly-owned units, as part of its new focus on green technology, such as renewable energy and more efficient power storage and consumption."
• "In some states, the first frost has sparked a rush on rebates for heating equipment and funding for all appliances is rapidly melting away."