contraption in Dutch
contraption in Dutch is apparaat, machientje — contraption means a machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
contraption in Dutch
apparaat
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
machientje
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
What does "contraption" mean?
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noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
"He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes."
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contraption in a sentence
- He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes.
- The homemade contraption was supposed to sort the mail automatically.
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What is "contraption" in Dutch?
"contraption" in Dutch is apparaat, machientje. contraption means: A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
How do you use "contraption" in a sentence?
Example: "He built a strange contraption out of bicycle parts and old pipes." In Dutch, "contraption" is apparaat, machientje.
Are there other ways to say "contraption" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "contraption": apparaat, machientje.
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