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contraption Noun

— A contraption is any kind of machine or mechanical device, usually very complicated. The scientist finished his contraption in time for the science fair.

contraption

— noun (= appliance) a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

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device

gadget

gizmo

contrivance

appliance

widget

gismo

convenience

wile

trick

tool

thing

subterfuge

sleight

ruse

ruff

quirk

manoeuvre

maneuver

jigger

jig

instrument

implement

gear

figment

expedient

equipment

deception

claptrap

artifice

apparate