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  compact disk player \com"pact disk` play"er\(k[o^]m"p[a^]kt
     d[i^]sk` pl[=a]"[~e]r), n.
     an electronic device containing a laser, used to read or play
     back the data on a compact disk. The term is usually used for
     the type of device used to play music recordings. That used
     for data storgage n coputer applications is usually called a
     CD drive. Called also CD player and informally, CD.
  
     Syn: CD player.
          [PJC]

  electronic device \electronic device\ n.
     a device depending on the principles of electronics and using
     the manipulation of electron flow for its operation.
     [PJC]
  
     Note: Numerous electronic devices are in daily use, among
           them the television, radio, computer, robot,
           transmitter, receiver, VCR, CD player, etc.
           [PJC]

  CD player
      n 1: a stand-alone piece of electronic equipment that either has
           its own display or attaches to a television set