Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense.
Accompanying as a subordinate; additional; accessory; especially, uniting in, or contributing to, a crime, but not as chief actor. See accessory.
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Something overly artful or artificial.
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.