Agent
Agent noun - Something used to achieve an end.
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Contrivance and agent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Agent".
Contrivance
Contrivance noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.
Agent and contrivance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Agent" instead a noun "Contrivance".
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