Contraption

Pronunciation: /kənˈtræpʃən/

Contraption (noun)

  1. A device made in a strange or complicated way, often not very reliable or easy to use.
  2. A machine or tool built from different parts, usually for a specific task or experiment.

Examples

  • The kitchen contraption looks odd, but it works well.
  • This odd device contraption is small, yet it helps a lot.