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contraption

/kənˈtræpʃən/

Translations

contraptionnoun

contraptions

/kənˈtræpʃən/

enginObjet ou machine bizarre, bricolé(e) ou inutilement compliqué(e).

The inventor proudly displayed his latest contraption, a device that could peel and slice an apple in seconds.

L'inventeur a fièrement présenté son dernier engin, un appareil capable d'éplucher et de trancher une pomme en quelques secondes.

Additional translations

machinFamilier. S'emploie quand le nom de l'objet est inconnu ou oublié.

Synonyms

contraptionnoun

A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, often used to refer to something that is makeshift or experimental.

The inventor proudly displayed his latest contraption, a device that could peel and slice an apple in seconds.

An object or piece of equipment whose name is unknown or has been forgotten by the speaker.

Could you hand me that contraption sitting by the window?