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Contraption

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Meanings of Contraption

Noun

  • A funny or strange machine that does something special.
  • A cool gadget or device that might look a bit silly.
  • An object that is made up of different parts.

Explanation of the word: Contraption

A contraption is a kind of machine or device that is made up of different parts. It can be used to do a specific job or task.

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Translations for the word: Contraption

hindi
यंत्र (Yantra)

yantra

साधन (Sadhan)

sadhan

यंत्र (Yantra)

yantra

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Contraption

What does 'contraption' mean?
A contraption is a strange or complicated machine or device.
How do you pronounce 'contraption'?
You pronounce 'contraption' like this: kon-trap-shun.
What is the origin of the word 'contraption'?
The word 'contraption' comes from the word 'contrive', which means to create or invent something.
What is the meaning of 'contraption' in Kannada?
The word 'contraption' in Kannada is 'ಯಂತ್ರ' (Yantra).