Definition
a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
Derivation
or מַחֲשֶׁבֶת; from H2803 (חָשַׁב);
King James Version Usage
cunning (work), curious work, device(-sed), imagination, invented, means, purpose, thought.