Accessory
Accessory noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.
Contraption and accessory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contraption" instead a noun "Accessory".
Contraption
Contraption noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.
Usage example: built a contraption for automatically buttering toast
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Synonyms for Contraption
Accessory and contraption are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Accessory" instead a noun "Contraption".
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