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Term: Contraptions

1. Noun - A contraption is a device or machine that has been made or put together in a complicated or unusual way.

Example Sentence: The inventor showcased his latest contraption, a self-cleaning robot that can also make coffee.

2. Plural Noun - Contraptions refer to various devices or machines that are complex or eccentric in design.

Example Sentence: The basement was cluttered with all sorts of contraptions, from homemade drones to vintage radios.

3. Local Slang - In some regions, contraptions are used as a colloquial term to refer to any peculiar or unconventional objects.

Example Sentence: We stumbled upon a shed filled with old contraptions ranging from antique bicycles to antique telephones.

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