Heath Robinson
/ (ˈrɒbɪnsən) /
adjective
(of a mechanical device) absurdly complicated in design and having a simple function
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Word Origin for Heath Robinson
C20: named after William Heath Robinson (1872–1944), British cartoonist
Words nearby Heath Robinson
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