contrivance
18 points
English
11 letters
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Definitions
noun
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌntɹˈaɪvʌns/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural contrivances
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of devising something
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
Anagrams
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