Thursday, April 7, 2011

Definition of CONTRAPTION

Definition of CONTRAPTION

: device, gadget
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Examples of CONTRAPTION

The people wondered how the contraption worked.

Origin of CONTRAPTION

perhaps blend of contrivance, trap, and invention
First Known Use: circa 1825
Related to CONTRAPTION

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