1. (

• console_table ,
• console ,

) a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall ;

2. (

• 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) ;

3. (

• console ,

) an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture); "the bust of Napoleon stood on a console" ;

4. (

• cabinet ,
• console

) housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television ;

1. (

• comfort ,
• soothe ,
• console ,
• solace

) give moral or emotional strength to ;