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contraption

[kuhn-trap-shuhn] / kənˈtræp ʃən /


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And this is not some archaic cinderblock and mortar contraption: It’s a top-of-the-line, high-tech fabrication.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2025

Step closer and you hear the contraption appearing to breathe, a tinkling sound like wind chimes emanating from the cooling mechanism that keeps its innards colder than outer space.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

The superstar actor occasionally joined the huddle of people trying to troubleshoot with the contraption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

But it needs their care — and the help of a wheeled contraption to get around.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Eden walks by, then peeks out the window at the approaching soldiers and points some handmade metal contraption at them.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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