Meaning
device, contraption
- A mechanical device or intricate mechanism; contraption
In a sentence
La porta si apre tramite un congegno elettronico.
The door opens by means of an electronic device.
Non capisco come funzioni questo strano congegno.
I don't understand how this strange contraption works.
Gli artificieri hanno disinnescato il congegno pericoloso.
The bomb disposal experts disarmed the dangerous device.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| congegno | masculine · singular |
| congegni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often implies a slightly complex, ingenious, or peculiar mechanical assembly.