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Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
Beispiele
The engineer demonstrated a new contrivance for lifting heavy loads.
02
Erfindungsgabe, Einfallsreichtum
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
Beispiele
The plan showed more contrivance than practicality.
Der Plan zeigte mehr Kunstgriff als Praktikabilität.
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
Beispiele
The stage crew used a contrivance to support the backdrop.
04
an elaborate, deceitful, or cleverly planned scheme designed to mislead or evade
Beispiele
She devised a contrivance to gain access to the restricted area.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
Beispiele
Her sudden change of heart was a narrative contrivance.
06
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way
Beispiele
The magical object acted as a contrivance to end the quest.
Lexikalischer Baum
contrivance
contrive
