Gadget

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002497",
  "term": "Gadget",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A specialized tool or device used in glassblowing to manipulate hot glass during the forming process. These tools are often custom-made or modified by the glassblower to achieve specific shapes or effects. A common gadget is a spring-loaded clamp used to hold and shape the lip of a vessel.",
  "synonyms": [
    "contraption",
    "contrivance",
    "doohickey",
    "gizmo",
    "widget"
  ],
  "subject": "Glass and ceramics",
  "see_also": [
    "gadgetbahn"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Gadget (Corning Museum of Glass)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fangfeder",
    "es": "gadget",
    "fr": "gadget"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gadget/"
}