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ESLPod_1258_WE_2186 Causes of Plane Crashes The word "instrument," in this podcast, means one of many tools, buttons, levers, and gauges used to operate an airplane, car, or another machine: "Which of these instruments tells us the depth of the water below the boat?" An "instrument" is also a tool that makes music: "Pierre knows how to play the piano, trombone, guitar, and a few other instruments." In medicine, an "instrument" is a tool used by a doctor or surgeon: "The nurse's job is to prepare all the instruments for the doctors before the surgery begins." Finally, if someone is "an "instrument of (someone/something)" he or she is being used or exploited for someone else's purposes: "All these officials are just instruments of our corrupt government."

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ESLPod 1258 instrument Travel

Id	ESLPod_1258_WE_2186
Episode Id	ESLPod 1258
Episode Title	Causes of Plane Crashes
Phrase	instrument
Text	The word "instrument," in this podcast, means one of many tools, buttons, levers, and gauges used to operate an airplane, car, or another machine: "Which of these instruments tells us the depth of the water below the boat?" An "instrument" is also a tool that makes music: "Pierre knows how to play the piano, trombone, guitar, and a few other instruments." In medicine, an "instrument" is a tool used by a doctor or surgeon: "The nurse's job is to prepare all the instruments for the doctors before the surgery begins." Finally, if someone is "an "instrument of (someone/something)" he or she is being used or exploited for someone else's purposes: "All these officials are just instruments of our corrupt government."
Topics	Travel

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