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View usage for: (kəntræpʃən) Word forms: plural contraptionscountable nounYou 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. Synonyms: device, instrument, mechanism, apparatus More Synonyms of contraption contraption in British English (kənˈtræpʃən) noun informal, often facetious or derogatory a device or contrivance, esp one considered strange, unnecessarily intricate, or improvised Word origin C19: perhaps from con( trivance) + trap1 + ( inven) tioncontraption in American English (kənˈtræpʃən) noun a device or machine regarded as strange, incomprehensible, makeshift, etc.; contrivance or gadget Word origin < ? contrive + , trap 1 (sense 2 ) + -tion Examples of 'contraption' in a sentencecontraption Definition a strange-looking device or gadget (informal) an interesting musical contraption called a Theremin Additional synonymsDefinition a collection of equipment used for a particular purpose He was rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Synonyms equipment, machine, tackle, gear, means, materials, device, tools, implements, mechanism, outfit, machinery, appliance, utensils, contraption (informal) Definition the act or power of contriving They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances. Synonyms device, machine, equipment, gear, instrument, implement, mechanism, invention, appliance, apparatus, gadget, contraption (informal) Definition a small mechanical device or appliance a handy gadget for slicing vegetables Synonyms device, thing, appliance, machine, tool, implement, invention, instrument, novelty, apparatus, gimmick, utensil, contraption (informal), gizmo (slang), contrivance, waldo Nearby words ofcontraption - contradict
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