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Contraption vs Outfit - What's the difference?

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Contraption is a related term of outfit.


As nouns the difference between contraption and outfit

is that contraption is a machine that is complicated and precarious while outfit is a set of clothing (with accessories).

As a verb outfit is

to provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

contraption

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A machine that is complicated and precarious.
  • (figuratively, derogatory, or, ironic) Any object.
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  • Synonyms

    * (mechanical device) contrivance, device, fandango, gadget, mechanism

    References

    outfit

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A set of clothing (with accessories).
  • She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.
  • gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
  • Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.
  • (informal) A business or firm.
  • Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?
  • (sports) A sports team
  • * {{quote-news
  • , year=2011 , date=October 20 , author=Jamie Lillywhite , title=Tottenham 1 - 0 Rubin Kazan , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=With only two fit centre-backs available, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp employed young midfielder Jake Livermore at the back alongside Sebastien Bassong but Spurs struggled against a seasoned Champions League outfit , who beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 2009-10 and continually worked their way between the home defence to create some golden opportunities.}}

    Synonyms

    * kit * getup (1) * rig * turnout

    Verb

    (outfitt)
  • To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.
  • "The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

    Synonyms

    * equip * fit

    Anagrams

    * ---- ==Serbo-Croatian==

    Alternative forms

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    Noun

  • outfit
  • References

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