What does contraption mean?
Contraption means A machine that is complicated and precarious..
Contraption
/kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
A machine that is complicated and precarious..
Definitions by Sense
- A machine that is complicated and precarious.
- (figuratively, derogatory or ironic) Any object.
Example Sentences
“Yes, sir, if that was the language of love, I'll eat my hat,” said the blood relation, alluding, I took it, to the beastly straw contraption in which she does her gardening, concerning which I can only say that it is almost as foul as Uncle Tom's Sherlock Holmes deerstalker, which has frightened more crows than any other lid in Worcestershire.
Synonyms for contraption
Antonyms for contraption
Related Words
Word Forms
- contraptions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for contraption?
Common synonyms include contrivance, device, fandango, gadget.
What is the opposite of contraption?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use contraption in a sentence?
“Yes, sir, if that was the language of love, I'll eat my hat,” said the blood relation, alluding, I took it, to the beastly straw contraption in which she does her gardening, concerning which I can only say that it is almost as foul as Uncle Tom's Sherlock Holmes deerstalker, which has frightened more crows than any other lid in Worcestershire.
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