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- Dictionaryma·chine/məˈSHēn/
noun
- 1. an apparatus using or applying mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task: "a fax machine" Similar
verb
- 1. (especially in manufacturing) make or operate on with a machine: "the cylinder covers are waiting to be machined"
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word machine, from a device that performs a task to a living organism or a political group. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of machine.
Learn the meaning of machine as a noun and a verb in English, with different types and uses of machines. See examples of machine in sentences and collocations from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Machine definition: an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work. See examples of MACHINE used in a sentence.
Definitions of machine. noun. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks. see more. noun. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point. synonyms: simple machine. see more. noun. an efficient person.
a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work: The different sizes of eggs are sorted by a machine. If I'm not home when you call, leave a message on the machine (= answering machine). Don't forget to put the towels in the machine (= washing machine) before you go out.
Learn the meaning of machine as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how to use machine in different contexts, such as mechanics, computers, theater, and politics.
A machine is a device that modifies or transmits mechanical energy and performs useful work. Learn about different types of machines, such as simple, compound, and complex machines, and see how they are used in various contexts.
