MACHINE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • 4-wheeled motor vehicle
    • usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he needs a car to get to work
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a group that controls the activities of a political party
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he was endorsed by the Democratic machine
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
    Usage Example(s)
    • the war machine
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • an efficient person
    Usage Example(s)
    • the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

MACHINE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make by machinery
    Usage Example(s)
    • The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
    Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)