Meaning of the word contraption in English

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contraption

US /kənˈtræp.ʃən/
UK /kənˈtræp.ʃən/
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Noun

a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe

Example:
He invented a strange contraption to peel apples.
What is this crazy contraption supposed to do?