Associations to the word «Contraption»

Wiktionary

CONTRAPTION, noun. A machine that is complicated and precarious.
CONTRAPTION, noun. (figuratively) (derogatory or ironic) Any object.

Dictionary definition

CONTRAPTION, noun. A device or control that is very useful for a particular job.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley