Another word for contraption | Synonyms for contraption

Another word for contraption

noun

Something, as a machine, devised for a particular function:
apparatus, appliance, contrivance, device. See machine
A small specialized mechanical device:
concern, contrivance, gadget, gimmick, jigger, thing. (Informal) doodad, doohickey, widget. (Slang) gizmo. See machine

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Specialty seats that have a built in stool and ladder contraption.
The first contraption that ever toasted bread was manufactured by a company in Britain called Crompton and Company by a man named Rookes Crompton.
However, the price was still high for such a contraption at approximately $1,300 and the size was still an issue since the ovens were contained in units as big as a refrigerator.
Contour Abs is essentially another contraption using an electric current to make your muscles contract.
This contraption had hundreds of tiny holes to allow perspiration to escape.

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