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Contrivance
01
a device, tool, or mechanism designed to perform a specific function or task efficiently
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She bought a contrivance that organizes cables neatly.
02
ingegnosità, inventiva
the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking
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The artist 's contrivance gave the sculpture its unique motion.
L'artificio dell'artista ha dato alla scultura il suo movimento unico.
03
an improvised or makeshift arrangement used temporarily
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Their contrivance kept the broken cart wheel from falling off.
04
an elaborate, deceitful, or cleverly planned scheme designed to mislead or evade
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The politician 's contrivance misled the public.
05
an artificial, unnatural, or obviously staged arrangement of details or elements
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The painting 's perspective was an obvious contrivance.
06
a plot device or literary technique used to resolve a difficult situation in an unexpected or artificial way
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Some plot contrivances can make a story feel predictable.
Albero Lessicale
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