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Contrivance

🔄 Synonyms of "Contrivance"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
stratagemnoun	A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.
dodgenoun	(ambitransitive) To avoid (something) by moving suddenly out of the way.
gadgetnoun	Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled, often either clever or complicated.
appliancenoun	A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
widgetnoun	A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
gizmonoun	(slang) Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
conveniencenoun	The quality of being convenient.
contraptionnoun	A machine that is complicated and precarious.
devisalnoun	An act of devising.
lash-upnoun	(informal) A crude improvisation or bodged effort.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Contrivance"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
contraptionnoun	A machine that is complicated and precarious.
appliancenoun	A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.
devisalnoun	An act of devising.
dodgenoun	An act of dodging.
conveniencenoun	The quality of being convenient.
lash-upnoun	(informal) A crude improvisation or bodged effort.
stratagemnoun	A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand, especially one involving underhanded dealings or deception.
widgetnoun	A placeholder name for an unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product, typically as an example for purposes of explaining concepts.
gizmonoun	(slang) Something, generally a device or gadget, whose real name is unknown or forgotten.
gadgetnoun	Any device or machine, especially one whose name cannot be recalled, often either clever or complicated.
devicenoun	Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
inventionnoun	Something invented.
suggestionnoun	(countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)
mechanicnoun	Someone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
enginenoun	The part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
enginerynoun	(archaic) Any device or contrivance; machinery; structure or arrangement.
triggernoun	(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
instrumentnoun	A device used to produce music.
apparatusnoun	The entirety of means whereby a specific production is made existent or task accomplished.
machinenoun	A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.