All contraption synonyms

noun contraption

• device — A device is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, for example for recording or measuring something.
• rig — Chiefly Nautical. to put in proper order for working or use. to fit (a ship, mast, etc.) with the necessary shrouds, stays, etc. to fit (shrouds, stays, sails, etc.) to the mast, yard, or the like.
• gadget — a mechanical contrivance or device; any ingenious article.
• appliance — An appliance is a device or machine in your home that you use to do a job such as cleaning or cooking. Appliances are often electrical.
• contrivance — If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial.
• gizmo — gismo.
• apparatus — The apparatus of an organization or system is its structure and method of operation.
• doohickey — a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
• mechanism — an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.
• machine — an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work: a sewing machine.
• thingamajig — a gadget or other thing for which the speaker does not know or has forgotten the name.
• widget — a small mechanical device, as a knob or switch, especially one whose name is not known or cannot be recalled; gadget: a row of widgets on the instrument panel.