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contrivance in German

contrivance in German is Apparat, Behelf, Maschinerie — contrivance means a (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

contrivance in German

Apparat
noun
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
Behelf
noun
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
Maschinerie
noun
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
Vorrichtung
noun
A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
Erfindung
noun
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Findigkeit
noun
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Kniff
noun
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Kunstgriff
noun
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
List
noun
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
Plan
noun
A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.

What does "contrivance" mean?

  1. noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
  2. noun A means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective.
  3. noun Something overly artful or artificial.

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What is "contrivance" in German?

"contrivance" in German is Apparat, Behelf, Maschinerie. contrivance means: A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

Are there other ways to say "contrivance" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "contrivance": Apparat, Behelf, Maschinerie, Vorrichtung, Erfindung, Findigkeit.

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