contrivance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Something overly artful or artificial.

/kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ En-us-contrivance.ogg

contrivance contrivances

From contrive + -ance.

contraption

contrive

noncontrivance

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