Contraption

B2 8+
  • Frequency of Use
    20 %
  • Retention Rate
    60 %
  • Complexity
    50 %
  • Contraption Meanings

    noun a mechanical device or gadget, especially one that is strange or complicated

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    Fields related to contraption

    Engineering

    A complex mechanical device or gadget designed for a specific purpose

    Science Fiction

    Futuristic or alien contraptions featured in literature, film, or art

    DIY Projects

    Homemade or makeshift contraptions created for practical or fun purposes

    Invention

    A new and innovative device or machine

    Rube Goldberg Machines

    Elaborate and whimsical contraptions that perform simple tasks in overly complicated ways

    Gizmos and Gadgets

    Small, intricate devices or tools

    Steampunk Creations

    Fantasy or retro-futuristic contraptions with a Victorian-era aesthetic

    Occupation Usage of contraption

    Writer

    Writers may use the word 'contraption' in their writing to describe a complex or unusual device or machine.

    Engineer

    Engineers may use the term 'contraption' when referring to a new invention or a piece of machinery with intricate design.

    Inventor

    Inventors may use 'contraption' to describe their innovative creations or prototypes.

    Scientist

    Scientists may use 'contraption' when discussing experimental apparatus or equipment used in their research.

    Architect

    Architects may use 'contraption' to refer to a unique or unconventional structure or building design.

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