| Front | contrivance |
|---|---|
| Back | con‧triv‧ance /kənˈtraɪvəns/ noun formal 1[countable] something that is artificial or does not seem natural, but that helps something else to happen – usually used to show disapproval: A ridiculous series of plot contrivances moves the film along. 2[uncountable and countable] a plan or trick to make something happen or get something for yourself, or the practice of doing this: Harriet’s matchmaking contrivances 3[countable] a machine or piece of equipment that has been made for a special purpose: a steam-driven contrivance used in 19th century factories |
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