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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy