CONTRIVANCES Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word contrivances. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| contraption | nounn | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| appliance | nounn | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job • durable goods for home or office use | ||||||
| convenience | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being suitable or opportune • the quality of being useful and convenient • a toilet that is available to the public • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| devisal | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of devising something | ||||||
| dodge | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade • a quick evasive movement • a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery verb • make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid • move to and fro or from place to place usually in an irregular course • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | ||||||
| gadget | nounn | |||||
noun • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| gismo | nounn | |||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| gizmo | nounn | |||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
| lash-up | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • any improvised arrangement for temporary use | ||||||
| stratagem | nounn | |||||
noun • a maneuver in a game or conversation • an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade | ||||||
| widget | nounn | |||||
noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job | ||||||
