contraption (noun)

1. The contraption that appeared in my nightmare was a horrifying combination of human and machine, relentlessly chasing me.

2. The artist created a mesmerizing sculpture using various contraptions and unconventional materials.

3. In the science fiction novel, the protagonist relies on a futuristic contraption to travel through time.

4. In the enchanted forest, the wizard used a magical contraption to communicate with mythical creatures.