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 console console /kənˈsoʊl/

noun

  1. Housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television  ( cabinet , console )
    housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
  2. An ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)  ( console )
    an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
     The bust of Napoleon stood on a console
    the bust of Napoleon stood on a console
  3. A scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)  ( console )
    a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)
     The scientist monitored the experiment through the console.
    The scientist monitored the experiment through the console.
  4. A small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall  ( console , console table )
    a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall

verb

  1. () Give moral or emotional strength to  ( console , soothe , solace , comfort )
    give moral or emotional strength to
      His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.
    His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.