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trabiccolo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • contraption noun A machine or device that looks complicated, unusual, or unreliable.
  • contrivance noun A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.

Senses

trabiccolo is used for these senses in English:

  • contraption (figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
  • contrivance Something overly artful or artificial.

contrivance — full definition

  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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