Mechanism
Mechanism noun - Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function.
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Whatnot and mechanism are semantically related In some cases you can use "Whatnot" instead a noun "Mechanism".
Whatnot
Whatnot noun - A small article the actual name of which one either does not know or cannot remember.
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Synonyms for Whatnot
Mechanism and whatnot are semantically related in instrument topic. Sometimes you can use "Mechanism" instead a noun "Whatnot".
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- The Evil Overlord seems particularly fond of this trope, frequently installing it in almost all of his ships, buildings and other whatnot, even when there is no obvious reason why such things need an integrated self-destruct system when a non-explosive instant shutdown mechanism will suffice.
Source: Self-Destruct Mechanism
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