Meaning & use
contraptions
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Machines or devices that appear odd, complicated, or improvised.
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The garage was full of strange contraptions he'd built from spare parts.
Her science fair project was a wobbly contraption of gears and rubber bands.
A note on using this word
Usually implies a homemade or eccentric quality, often used with a hint of amusement.
Words with a similar meaning
gadgetsdevicesgizmos
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