Definitions for machine

Definitions for (noun) machine

Main entry: car, auto, automobile, motorcar, machine

Definition: a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

Usage: he needs a car to get to work


Main entry: machine

Definition: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks


Main entry: machine, simple machine

Definition: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point


Main entry: machine, political machine

Definition: a group that controls the activities of a political party

Usage: he was endorsed by the Democratic machine


Main entry: machine

Definition: an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

Usage: the war machine


Main entry: machine

Definition: an efficient person

Usage: the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine


Definitions for (verb) machine

Main entry: machine

Definition: make by machinery

Usage: The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars


Main entry: machine

Definition: turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery


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