Synonyms of contraption
6 similar words
Another word for contraption is contrivance. Other synonyms of contraption are device, fandango, gadget, mechanism and construction.
Synonyms and similar words for contraption
nounMechanical device.
- contrivanceA (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
- device
- fandangoAn unknown entity or contraption.
- gadget
- mechanism
- construction
Meaning of contraption
- noun A machine that is complicated and precarious.
- noun Any object.
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Questions about synonyms of contraption
- What is another word for contraption?
- Contraption has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as contrivance, device, fandango, gadget, mechanism and construction.
- What does contraption mean?
- Contraption means a machine that is complicated and precarious.
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