different between contraption vs equipment
contraption
English
Etymology
Possibly a Western US English dialectal word of unknown origin. Perhaps from contrive + trap + -tion, while also possibly approximating construction. Chambers suggests contrivance + adaption. Neither Chambers nor Concise Oxford suggests a US origin. cf cantrip (Scots dialect), a wilful piece of trickery.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation, US) IPA(key): /k?n?t?æp.??n/
Noun
contraption (plural contraptions)
- A machine that is complicated and precarious.
- (figuratively, derogatory or ironic) Any object.
Synonyms
- (mechanical device): contrivance, device, fandango, gadget, mechanism, construction
Translations
References
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equipment
English
Etymology
From equip +? -ment, or from French équipement.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??kw?pm?nt/
Noun
equipment (usually uncountable, plural equipments)
- The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.
- (Can we date this quote?) David Hume:
- The equipment of the fleet was hastened by De Witt.
- (Can we date this quote?) David Hume:
- Whatever is used in equipping something or someone, for example things needed for an expedition or voyage.
- 1851, Henry Longfellow, The Golden Legend
- Armed and dight, In the equipments of a knight.
- 1851, Henry Longfellow, The Golden Legend
Derived terms
Related terms
- equip
Translations
equipment From the web:
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- what equipment do i need to stream
- what equipment is required on a snowmobile in wisconsin
- what equipment does medicare pay for
- what equipment is at planet fitness
- what equipment is needed to start a podcast
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