Contriver
121contrive — [kən trīv′] vt. contrived, contriving [ME contreven < OFr controver, to find out, contrive, imagine < VL contropare, to compare < com, COM + tropus, TROPE] 1. to think up; devise; scheme; plan [to contrive a way to help] 2. to construct… …
122dramaturgy — [dram′ə tʉr΄jē, drä′mətʉr′jē] n. [Ger dramaturgie < Gr dramatourgia < dramatourgos, dramatist, orig., contriver < drama (see DRAMA) + ergon, WORK] the art of writing plays or producing them dramaturgic adj. dramaturgical dramaturgically… …
123contrive — v.tr. 1 devise; plan or make resourcefully or with skill. 2 (often foll. by to + infin.) manage (contrived to make matters worse). Derivatives: contrivable adj. contriver n. Etymology: ME f. OF controver find, imagine f. med.L contropare compare …
124engineer — n. & v. n. 1 a person qualified in a branch of engineering, esp. as a professional. 2 = civil engineer. 3 a person who makes or is in charge of engines. 4 US an engine driver. 5 a person who designs and constructs military works; a soldier… …
125intriguer — noun a person who devises plots or intrigues he is believed to be the principal designer of the terrorist bombing attack • Syn: ↑designer • Hypernyms: ↑planner, ↑contriver, ↑deviser …
126maneuverer — noun a person skilled in maneuvering • Syn: ↑manoeuvrer • Derivationally related forms: ↑maneuver • Hypernyms: ↑planner, ↑contriver, ↑deviser * * * noun …
127manoeuvrer — noun a person skilled in maneuvering • Syn: ↑maneuverer • Derivationally related forms: ↑maneuver (for: ↑maneuverer) • Hypernyms: ↑planner, ↑contriver, ↑ …
128plotter — noun 1. a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action • Syn: ↑schemer • Derivationally related forms: ↑plot, ↑scheme (for: ↑schemer) • Hypernyms: ↑plan …
