Heath-Robinsonian

Heath-Robinsonian
Heath-Robinsonesqueˈ, Heath-Robinsōˈnian or Heath-Robˈinsonish adjective
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Main Entry:Heath-Robinson

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  • Heath Robinson — /hiθ ˈrɒbənsən/ (say heeth robuhnsuhn) adjective 1. (of a mechanical device) excessively complicated in its design though intended to perform a simple function. 2. impractical and absurdly complex, as a scheme. Also, Heath Robinsonian. {after the …  

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