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- Dictionarycontraption/kənˈtrapʃn/
noun
- 1. a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe: "repairing stereos and making contraptions out of spare electronic bits"
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A contraption is a device or machine that looks awkward or old-fashioned, especially one that you do not know how to use. Learn more about this word, its synonyms and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
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contraption. (kəntræpʃən ) Word forms: contraptions. countable noun. You can refer to a device or machine as a contraption, especially when it looks strange or you do not know what it is used for. Wearers use the strange contraption for facial exercises.
A contraption is a device, gadget, or gizmo, often a mechanical or electronic one. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of this word from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
A contraption is a device that has a specific purpose and is often overly complicated. If your dad yells, “Get that contraption out of here!” He doesn’t appreciate the Rube Goldberg machine you made out of his golf clubs.
A contraption is a mechanical contrivance, gadget, or device, often considered strange, unnecessarily intricate, or improvised. Learn the word history, usage, and synonyms of contraption from Dictionary.com.
A contraption is a strange or complicated machine or piece of equipment that may not work well. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, and usage notes from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
A contraption is a device or machine that looks strange or has an unknown function. Learn how to pronounce, use and translate this word with Collins Dictionary.
