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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
noun
A machine that is complicated and precarious.
machientje
noun
(figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.

What does "contraption" mean?

  1. 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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