Contrivance
Contrivance noun - An interesting and often novel device with a practical use.
Piston and contrivance are semantically related In some cases you can use "Piston" instead a noun "Contrivance".
Piston
Piston noun - Mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion.
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Contrivance and piston are semantically related in device that drives a machine topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrivance" instead a noun "Piston".
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