Yahoo Malaysia Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   contrivance

   /kənˈtrʌɪvns/

   noun

   • 1. the use of skill to create or bring about something, especially with a consequent effect of artificiality: "the requirements of the system, by happy chance and some contrivance, can be summed up in an acronym" Similar schemestratagemtacticmanoeuvremovecourse/line of actionplanploygambitdevicewiletrickruseplotmachinationsubterfugeartificeexpedientinformal:wheezelurkarchaic:shiftfetch
   • 2. a device, especially in literary or artistic composition, which gives a sense of artificiality: "the often tiresome contrivances of historical fiction"
   • ▪ a thing which is created skilfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose: "an assortment of electronic equipment and mechanical contrivances" Similar devicegadgetmachineappliancecontraptionapparatusmechanismimplementtoollabour-saving deviceinventioninformal:gizmomod conwidgetthingamajigthingamabobwhatsitdoodahdoobrygubbinsdingusdoodaddoojiggerdoohickeybitzerthingo

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • R

     1

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • C

     3

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRIVANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   CONTRIVANCE definition: 1. the act of intentionally arranging for something to happen by clever planning, or something that…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contrivanceContrivance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contrivance

   • Cached

   The meaning of CONTRIVANCE is a thing contrived; especially : a mechanical device. How to use contrivance in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRIVANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   CONTRIVANCE meaning: 1. the act of intentionally arranging for something to happen by clever planning, or something that…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contrivanceContrivance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contrivance

   A contrivance is a gadget or device that can be used for some particular purpose. The spinning blade of a blender is a contrivance that turns fruits and yogurt into a tasty smoothie. Yum. A contrivance is a useful device or tool.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › contrivanceCONTRIVANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › contrivance

   • Cached

   Contrivance definition: something contrived; a device, especially a mechanical one.. See examples of CONTRIVANCE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contrivanceContrivance - definition of contrivance by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › contrivance

   • Cached

   1. something contrived, esp an ingenious device; contraption. 2. the act or faculty of devising or adapting; inventive skill or ability. 3. an artificial rather than natural selection or arrangement of details, parts, etc.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRIVANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   A contrivance is an unfair or dishonest scheme or trick to gain an advantage for yourself.