contraption (Meaning)
contraption (n)
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
contraption (n.)
A contrivance; a new-fangled device; -- used scornfully.
Synonyms & Antonyms of contraption
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a device or control that is very useful for a particular jobA contrivance; a new-fangled device; -- used scornfully.
gadget, appliance, gizmo, mechanism, innovation, widget, gimmick, gismo, jigger, instrument
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The inventor proudly displayed his latest contraption, a device designed to simplify household chores.
As the magician unveiled his mysterious contraption, the audience gasped in anticipation.
The contraption whirred to life, its gears spinning and pistons pumping as it performed its intended function.
In the workshop, the craftsmen tinkered with various materials, constructing a new contraption to aid in their work.