contrivances (Meaning)
contrivances
an artificial arrangement or development, something (as a scheme or mechanical device) produced with skill and cleverness, the act or faculty of contriving, a thing contrived, a mechanical device
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contrivances Sentence Examples
- The intricate contrivances of the ancient clock fascinated the onlookers.
- The playwright's clever contrivances kept the audience engaged throughout the performance.
- The film's plot relied heavily on a series of unlikely contrivances that weakened the narrative.
- The lawyer's artful contrivances allowed the guilty client to escape punishment.
- The engineer's ingenious contrivance solved the problem of water scarcity in the village.
- The politician's empty promises were mere contrivances designed to win votes.
- The businessman's elaborate contrivances concealed his true intentions from investors.
- The thief's cunning contrivances enabled him to evade capture for years.
- The actress's portrayal of the character required her to master several physical and vocal contrivances.
- The scientist's groundbreaking invention was a testament to their unwavering belief in the power of human contrivances.
FAQs About the word contrivances
an artificial arrangement or development, something (as a scheme or mechanical device) produced with skill and cleverness, the act or faculty of contriving, a t
gadgets, widgets, innovations, ingenuities, mechanisms, gizmos, appliances, gimmicks, inventions, accessories
copies,imitations, facsimiles, reproductions, replicas, duplications, dupes, carbon copies, replications, clones
The intricate contrivances of the ancient clock fascinated the onlookers.
The playwright's clever contrivances kept the audience engaged throughout the performance.
The film's plot relied heavily on a series of unlikely contrivances that weakened the narrative.
The lawyer's artful contrivances allowed the guilty client to escape punishment.
