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machine > 8 senses
NOUN1machineAny mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
2machineAn intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
3machineAn efficient person
4machine, car, auto, automobile, motorcar4-wheeled motor vehicle
5machine, political machineA group that controls the activities of a political party
6machine, simple machineA device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
VERB1machineTurn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
2machineMake by machinery
machine > pronunciation
Soundsmahshiy'n
RhymesAberdeen, Abilene, acetylcholine, and 182 more rhymes in iyn at the HyperDic website...
machine > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAny mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks.
Narrowerassembly; bagger; calculator, calculating machine; calender; cash machine, cash dispenser, automated teller machine, automatic teller machine, automated teller, automatic teller, ATM; computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system; concrete mixer, cement mixer; corker; cotton gin, gin; decoder; farm machine; franking machine; hop-picker, hopper; machinery; machine tool; milking machine; mill, grinder; motor; pavior, paviour, paving machine; perpetual motion machine; pile driver; power shovel, excavator, digger, shovel; power tool; press, mechanical press; press, printing press; printer, printing machine; record player, phonograph; riveting machine, riveter, rivetter; self-feeder, feeder; simulator; slicer; slot machine, coin machine; snow thrower, snow blower; sorter; stamp, pestle; staple gun, staplegun, tacker; stapler, stapling machine; textile machine; time machine; trimmer; workhorse; Zamboni
Broaderdevice
Verbsmachine; machine
machine > noun 2, group
MeaningAn intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently.
Examples"the war machine"
Broaderorganization, organisation
machine > noun 3, person
MeaningAn efficient person.
Examples"the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
Narrowercyborg, bionic man, bionic woman
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
machine > noun 4, artifact
Meaning4-wheeled motor vehicle. Usually propelled by an internal combustion engine.
Synonymscar, auto, automobile, motorcar
Category ofhopped-up; rental, renting; alternator; backseat; road map; showroom, salesroom, saleroom; spark lever; tunnel; passenger, rider; grip, traction, adhesive friction; chattel, personal chattel; prang
Partsaccelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun; air bag; auto accessory; automobile engine; automobile horn, car horn, motor horn, horn, hooter; buffer, fender; bumper; car door; car mirror; car seat; car window; fender, wing; first gear, first, low gear, low; floorboard; gasoline engine; glove compartment; grille, radiator grille; high gear, high; hood, bonnet, cowl, cowling; luggage compartment, automobile trunk, trunk; rear window; reverse; roof; running board; stabilizer bar, anti-sway bar; sunroof, sunshine-roof; tail fin, tailfin, fin; third gear, third; window
Narrowerambulance; beach wagon, station wagon, wagon, beach waggon, station waggon, waggon; bus, jalopy, heap; cab, hack, taxi, taxicab; compact, compact car; convertible; coupe; cruiser, police cruiser, patrol car, police car, prowl car, squad car; electric, electric automobile, electric car; gas guzzler; hardtop; hatchback; horseless carriage; hot rod, hot-rod; jeep, landrover; limousine, limo; loaner; minicar; minivan; Model T; pace car; racer, race car, racing car; roadster, runabout, two-seater; sedan; sports car, sport car; sport utility, sport utility vehicle, S.U.V.; Stanley Steamer; stock car; subcompact, subcompact car; touring car, phaeton, tourer
Broadermotor vehicle, automotive vehicle
machine > noun 5, group
MeaningA group that controls the activities of a political party.
Examples"he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
Synonymspolitical machine
Broaderorganization, organisation
machine > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point.
Synonymssimple machine
Narrowerinclined plane; lever; pulley, pulley-block, block; wheel
Broadermechanical device
machine > verb 1, creation
MeaningTurn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broadershape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
Nounsmachinist; machine
machine > verb 2, creation
MeaningMake by machinery.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderproduce, make, create
Nounsmachinist; machine; machinery

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