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/kənˈtræpʃənz/
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contraption
noun
contraptions
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contraptions
pl
UK
/kənˈtræpʃən/
US
/kənˈtræpʃən/
механизм
The old contraption in the garage still works perfectly.
Старый механизм в гараже все еще работает идеально.
устройство
The new contraption in the kitchen makes cooking much easier.
Новое устройство на кухне делает приготовление пищи намного проще.
приспособление
He built a contraption to help him water the plants.
Он построил приспособление, чтобы помочь ему поливать растения.
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machine
tool
contrivance
device
gadget
mechanism
invention
appliance
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contraption
noun
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?
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