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contrivance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lash-up |
| Type of | arrangement |
| Has types | temporary hookup, patch |
contrivance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | organisation, arrangement, system, organization |
the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable.
contrivance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | invention, innovation, excogitation, design, conception |
his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem.
Examples of contrivance
contrivance
This applies if you want that contrivance because it depends on where you go to.
From the iftomm2003.com
It has so many levels of contrivance and accident I haven't a clue what matters.
From the guardian.co.uk
A bit of a contrivance, sure, but it sets up some hilariously painful situations.
From the news.enquirer.com
Maybe I should ask kibitzers if they would prefer using that or your contrivance.
From the iftomm2003.com
You'll know all in respect to, that contrivance in just a short amount of time.
From the iftomm2003.com
You may also teach them that in respect to, that question and that contrivance.
From the iftomm2003.com
By a mechanical contrivance the throne followed Solomon wherever he wished to go.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The only laws they are unable to flout are the iron laws of comic contrivance.
From the time.com
Iran is a largely Shia nation and al-CIA-duh a strictly Wahhabi Sunni contrivance.
From the infowars.com
- Appliance: a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
- The faculty of contriving; inventive skill; "his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem"
- An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade; "his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track"
- An artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.; "the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable"
- Lash-up: any improvised arrangement for temporary use
- Devisal: the act of devising something
- A (mechanical) device to perform a certain task; a means, such as an elaborate plan or strategy, to accomplish a certain objective; something overly artful or artificial
- Not following the natural line offered up by the rock itself, but instead adding or eliminating holds or features to alter the problem to your specifications. In a nutshell, 'artificial'. Eliminates would be considered contrived and the jury is still out on Britney Spears.
- Something divised, esp. plan or device; something artificially forced
