intricatecontraption
nounUK /ˈɪn.trɪ.kət kənˈtræp.ʃən/
US /ˈɪn.trə.kət kənˈtræp.ʃən/
A machine with many small parts that fit together in a complicated way.
The inventor showed us an intricate contraption that could pour cereal and milk at the same time.
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2. A clever but oddly built device that looks confusing at first glance.
Grandpa's garage was full of intricate contraptions he had built from old parts.
3. A complicated arrangement of connected pieces working together.
The clockmaker carefully adjusted the intricate contraption of springs and wheels.
4. Something overly complex that may be more trouble than it is worth.
The new coffee maker turned out to be an intricate contraption that nobody could figure out.