Contraption synonyms

kən-trăp'shən

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device
An invention, typically a mechanical object; a tactic or contrivance for the purpose of committing a deception or fraud.
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apparatus
The definition of an apparatus is a device or group of objects used for a specific purpose.
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contrivance
Something contrived, as a mechanical device or a clever plan.
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instrument
A person used by another to bring something about
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machine
A person or organization regarded as acting in a machinelike way, variously, highly efficient, impersonal, lacking spontaneity, etc.
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thing
A particular state of affairs; a situation:
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tool
The definition of a tool is a device with a specific purpose.
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concern
A matter that relates to or affects one:
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gimmick
Anything that tricks or mystifies; deceptive or secret device
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jigger
(Informal) An article or a device, the name of which eludes one.
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doodad
Any small object or device whose name is not known or is temporarily forgotten
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doohickey
(Informal) Any small object or device whose name is not known or is temporarily forgotten
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widget
The definition of a widget is a general term for a small gadget or device.
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gizmo
A mechanical device or part whose name is forgotten or unknown; a gadget.
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appliance
A device or machine for performing a specific task
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convenience
(Chiefly British) A lavatory.
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gadget
Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled. Often either clever or complicated.
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gismo
Alternative spelling of gizmo.
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monstrosity (related)
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mechanical-device (related)
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Find another word for contraption. In this page you can discover 20 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for contraption, like: device, apparatus, contrivance, instrument, machine, thing, tool, concern, gimmick, jigger and doodad.
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Contraption Sentence Examples

  • To that extent, the contraption that automatically metes out the daily allotment of cat food for your pet is a robot.

  • Specialty seats that have a built in stool and ladder contraption.

  • This contraption had hundreds of tiny holes to allow perspiration to escape.

  • The whole contraption could then be rolled out across the road.

  • The first contraption that ever toasted bread was manufactured by a company in Britain called Crompton and Company by a man named Rookes Crompton.

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