console

  1. Noun.  A cabinet designed to stand on the floor, esp. one that houses home entertainment equipment, such as a TV or stereo system.
  2. Noun.  A cabinet that controls, instruments, and displays are mounted upon.
  3. Noun.  The keyboard and screen of a computer.
  4. Noun.  A storage tray or container mounted between the seats of an automobile.
  5. Noun.  (video games) A device dedicated to playing video games, set apart from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_arcade_cabinet arcade cabinets] by its ability to change games.
  6. Noun.  (architecture) An ornamental member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To comfort (someone) in a time of grief, disappointment, etc.

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