Sentence examples for Such a contraption from inspiring English sources

No Roman soldier ever wore such a contraption at parades or in combat.

She could be excused, though, since it was her first time using such a contraption.

However, two researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, seem to think that such a contraption could be the ideal way to reach survivors buried under debris.

If the body were a machine, Turing wondered: is it possible to artificially create such a contraption that could think like he did?

The longest story, "The Turpentine Still," marvels at an American who built such a contraption in Haiti, in defiance of all common sense.

After the Soviet ambassador reveals the existence of a "Doomsday machine" that will automatically retaliate against an American nuclear attack, President Muffley asks his science advisor, Dr. Strangelove, if such a contraption might exist.

Plus, of course, the odd futuristic folly, such as a contraption best described as a Penny Farthing Nano.

I'd never been on such a rickety contraption.

I would say hogwash — who would ever buy such a silly contraption?

Would he be able to do midair maneuvers in such a bulky contraption?

It may be rather a surprise to find one of today's most eminent designers with a soft spot for such a kitschy contraption.