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machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks |
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device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point"; "it was a great sales gimmick"; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
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assembly the social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly"
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bagger a machine for putting objects or substances into bags
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calculating machine,
calculator a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
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calender a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
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atm,
automated teller,
automated teller machine,
automatic teller,
automatic teller machine,
cash dispenser,
cash machine an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
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comber a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
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computer,
computing device,
computing machine,
data processor,
electronic computer,
information processing system a machine for performing calculations automatically
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cement mixer,
concrete mixer a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
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corker a machine that is used to put corks in bottles
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cotton gin,
gin a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
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decoder a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language
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farm machine a machine used in farming
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franking machine a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
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hop-picker,
hopper a machine used for picking hops
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machinery machines or machine systems collectively
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machine tool a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials
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milking machine machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically
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motor machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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paving machine,
pavior,
paviour a machine for laying pavement
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perpetual motion machine a machine that can continue to do work indefinitely without drawing energy from some external source; impossible under the law of conservation of energy
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pile driver a machine that drives piling into the ground
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digger,
excavator,
power shovel,
shovel a laborer who digs
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power tool a tool driven by a motor
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mechanical press,
press the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
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press,
printing press the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
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printer,
printing machine a machine that prints
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phonograph,
record player machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
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riveter,
riveting machine,
rivetter a worker who inserts and hammers rivets
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feeder,
self-feeder an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
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simulator a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
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slicer knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese
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coin machine,
slot machine a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot
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snow blower,
snow thrower a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute
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sorter a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
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pestle,
stamp a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
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staplegun,
staple gun,
tacker a hand-held machine for driving staples home
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stapler,
stapling machine a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
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textile machine a machine for making textiles
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time machine a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future
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trimmer joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.
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workhorse a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor
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zamboni the trademark for a machine that smooths the ice in an ice-skating rink
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machine - a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point |
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mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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inclined plane a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
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lever a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
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block,
pulley,
pulley-block,
pulley block a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
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wheel a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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machine - an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine" |
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individual,
mortal,
person,
somebody,
someone,
soul a single organism
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bionic man,
bionic woman,
cyborg a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices; "a cyborg is a cybernetic organism"
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machine - a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" |
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organisation,
organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
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machine - an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine" |
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organisation,
organization the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "his organization of the work force was very efficient"
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| Verb |
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machine - make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars" |
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create,
make,
produce create by artistic means; "create a poem"; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music"; "Picasso created Cubism"; "Auden made verses"
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machine - turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery |
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forge,
form,
mold,
mould,
shape,
work make a copy of with the intent to deceive; "he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card"
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