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Definitions for contraption
kənˈtræp ʃəncon·trap·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widgetnoun
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Wiktionary
contraptionnoun
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
contraptionnoun
Any object referred to with irony, derision, or contempt.
Etymology: Originally a Western US English dialectical word. origin. Perhaps from contrive + trap + -tion
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contraption
A contraption is a mechanical device, gadget, or piece of equipment that is usually unusual, ingenious, or intricate in design or function, often created for a particular purpose. Contraptions are often improvised or invented rather than being mass-produced. They could be a result of experimentation or a gadget created to solve a specific problem.
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Contraption
Contraption is an American game show and one of the original programs on the Disney Channel, which ran from April 18, 1983 to January 9, 1988 and again from March 8 to October 25, 1989. The show was hosted by actor/comedian Ralph Harris and announced by Miranda Fredricks.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Contraption
kon-trap′shun, n. (U.S.) a contrivance.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contraption in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contraption in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- himstregimsDanish
- ApparatGerman
- artilugioSpanish
- ساخت و سازPersian
- vekotin, hilavitkutin, rakkine, vempain, vehje, härveliFinnish
- biduleFrench
- aggeggioItalian
- מתקןHebrew
- 仕掛けJapanese
- 신안Korean
- contraptionLatin
- contraptionDutch
- contraptionNorwegian
- przyrządPolish
- engenhoca, geringonçaPortuguese
- invenţieRomanian
- фигня, приспособление, штучка, ерунда, хреновина, штуковина, ерундовина, устройствоRussian
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