contraption
nounfemininecoloquial/ʒɨ.ɾĩˈɡõ.kɐ/medium
ge·rin·gon·ca
Definition
An object or mechanism that is poorly built, of low quality, or crude in appearance.
His car is a real contraption that's always breaking down.
He rigged up a contraption with wires and old parts to open the gate.
Common collocations
a rickety contraptiona makeshift gadgeta clunky device
Etymology
Origem incerta, possivelmente onomatopeica.