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- pronunciation:
- m
shin
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a man-made device, usu. driven by a motor or engine, with a system of interrelated parts that work together to perform a task.
a printing machine
- similar words:
- apparatus, appliance, contrivance, device, engine, invention, mechanism, motor
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| definition 2: |
a basic mechanical device, such as a lever or pulley, designed to apply force or power to perform a task; simple machine.
- synonyms:
- simple machine
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| definition 3: |
an organized group that controls the workings of an organization or cause.
the political machine- synonyms:
- apparatus, organization
- similar words:
- combine, coterie, machinery, operation, outfit, party, setup, structure, system
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| definition 4: |
any complicated or intricate system.
- similar words:
- apparatus, contraption, contrivance, machinery, system
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| definition 5: |
a human being who performs or behaves with the regularity or predictability of a mechanical device, or appears to be without emotion.
- synonyms:
- automaton, robot
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| related words: |
automaton, tool |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
machines, machining, machined |
| definition: |
to construct, prepare, cut, or finish using a machine.
These garments are not sewn by hand; they are machined.- similar words:
- construct, lathe, saw, tool
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| derivation: |
machinelike (adj.) |
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