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contraption

noun con·trap·tion \kən-ˈtrap-shən\

: a piece of equipment or machinery that is unusual or strange

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perhaps blend of contrivance, trap, and invention

First Known Use: circa 1825

Synonyms: appliance, gadget, contrivance, gimmick, gizmo (also gismo), jigger, widget

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noun con·trap·tion \kən-ˈtrap-shən\

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