A gizmo is a

gadget A gadget is a mechanical device or any ingenious article. Gadgets are sometimes referred to as '' gizmos''. History The etymology of the word is disputed. The word first appears as reference to an 18th-century tool in glassmaking that was develo ...

, especially one whose real name is unknown or forgotten. Gizmo may also refer to:

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or "Gizmotron", an effects device for electric guitars *

Gizmo key The gizmo key is a key commonly found on the B foot joint of certain models of flute. It closes the low B tone hole without closing the low C tone hole or the low C tone hole, which is intended to facilitate the performance of the fourth octave C ...

, found on certain flutes * Gizmos, interactive online simulations for math and science education from

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* Gizmo, a 1996-2001 digital game distribution platform by

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Goodyear GA-400R Gizmo The Goodyear GA-400R Gizmo was a one-man helicopter proposed for duties such as liaison and observation. Design and development Goodyear started developing light helicopters in 1954. The GA-400R was the third in the series. The helicopter was no ...

, a one-man helicopter introduced in 1954

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* The Gizmos, a 1970s proto-punk band * Gizmo, a band formed in 2005 by Stewart Copeland * "Gismo My Way", B-side to the 1974 single "

The Wall Street Shuffle "The Wall Street Shuffle" is a single by the British pop/rock band 10cc, released in 1974 on the UK Records label, from the band's 1974 album ''Sheet Music''. It was the most successful single to be released from the album, reaching No. 10 on th ...

" by 10cc * '' Gizmo!'', a 1977 documentary film about inventions * ''Gizmo'', a 1999 play by Sir Alan Ayckbourn * ''The Gizmo'', a book series by Paul Jennings *

Gizmo (DC Comics) Gizmo is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was portrayed by Dov Tiefenbach in live action in season 3 of the HBO Max series '' Titans''. Publication history The Mikron O ...

, a character in the ''Teen Titans'' animated series * ''Gizmo'' (Mirage Studios), a 1986 comic book series *

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, a character in the ''DuckTales'' series * Gizmo, a character in the '' Gremlins'' films * Don Gizmo, a character in the ''

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'' computer game * Gizmo, a character in the comic strip '' Beetle Bailey'' * Professor Gizmo, a character in the TV cartoon '' The Ruff and Reddy Show'' * A ''

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'' category of objects

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Gizmo Williams Henry Lee "Gizmo" Williams (born May 31, 1962) is a former American and Canadian football kick returner and wide receiver. After his retirement at the end of the 2000 CFL season, Williams worked as a motivational speaker. Born into an impover ...

(born 1962), former Canadian Football League player

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