Definition of Contraption

a machine or invention that appears to be complicated

Examples of Contraption in a sentence

To an infant, even something as simple as a lever or a trigger is a contraption beyond their ability to understand.  

Being a normal everyday citizen with no background in rocket science, the contraption that is the modern space-faring rocket is beyond me.  

When firearms were first introduced to the world of swords and bows, I imagine most warriors had no idea how to use the contraption.  

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