Contraption
Contraption noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.
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Synonyms for Contraption
Variation and contraption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Variation" instead a noun "Contraption".
Variation
Variation noun - A distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play).
Contraption and variation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contraption" instead a noun "Variation".
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How words are described
| special | special contraption | special variation |
| particular | particular contraption | particular variation |
| similar | similar contraption | similar variation |
| annoying | annoying contraption | annoying variation |
| Other adjectives: sinister, nasty, little, new, fantastic, funny, unusual, odd, weird, strange, bizarre, peculiar. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Naruto: In a variation, Danzo covers his whole right arm in a metal contraption, which is covered further by having his arm tucked into his kimono.
Source: Conspicuous Gloves
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Variation and Contraption. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contraption/variation
Contraption & Variation. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contraption/variation>.
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