Device and Guidepost

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Guidepost and device are semantically related In some cases you can use "Guidepost" instead a noun "Device".

Guidepost noun - A post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way.

Device and guidepost are semantically related in symbol topic. Sometimes you can use "Device" instead a noun "Guidepost".