Contrivance | Mean of contrivance in English Dictionary

/kənˈtraɪvəns/

• Noun
• something that causes things to happen in a story in a way that does not seem natural or believable
1. The story is filled with plot contrivances that do not fit the ending.
• the use of contrivances in a story
1. He told the story honestly and without contrivance.
• a machine or piece of equipment made with skill and cleverness
1. modern contrivances [=devices] to cook food faster
2. a clever contrivance

• a clever plan or trick
1. a contrivance to get out of doing the work
2. He convinced her to go without using contrivance.