- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
- plural of instrument.
instruments
Example Sentences
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"This gives MMX a clearer picture of what its instruments -- and ultimately the sample collection -- can expect."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Catching them in nets and fitting the instruments takes about 20 minutes: a brief stressful episode after which the animals return to normal behavior.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The chairman has a few instruments for holding a committee together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Despite being unable to read sheet music, Parton played several instruments including the banjo, harp, piano and saxophone.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It’s artsy hippie musician meets PBS Kids, with big, bold paintings and old instruments hanging on the walls, plus kids’ toys everywhere.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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