Contraption (noun)

1. A machine or device that is made up of a combination of parts and is often peculiar in design or function.
2. A complicated and often strange-looking device or machine.

Origin:

Derived from the word "contrive" in the late 16th century, meaning "something made with skill or ingenuity".

Examples:

1. He showed me his latest contraption, a machine that could grind coffee beans and brew a cup of coffee in under a minute.
2. The contraption in the corner of the room was a mess of pipes and wires.
3. The contraption was a complex device, with gears, wheels and levers.
4. The contraption was a strange-looking device, with a long tube and a big wheel.
5. He spent hours tinkering with his contraption, trying to get it to work.