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contrivance

/kənˈtraɪvns/noun

उच्चारण कन्ट्राइव्न्स

चाल, तिकड़म, युक्ति, कृत्रिम योजना

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noun
  1. 1

    [C/U] often disapproving

    something that somebody has planned in a clever or dishonest way to achieve a result; the use of such plans

    चाल, तिकड़म, युक्ति, कृत्रिम योजना

    • The plot of the film depends on too many contrivances.
    • Their sudden friendship was a contrivance to win votes.

    Synonyms scheme ploy stratagem trick ruse

  2. 2

    [C]

    a clever piece of equipment invented for a particular purpose

    यंत्र, जुगाड़, उपकरण

    • He built a simple contrivance for lifting water from the well.

    Synonyms device gadget invention apparatus

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contrive verbcontrived adjective