what does machine mean?
MACHINE as NOUN
- Meaning
- 4-wheeled motor vehicle
- usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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- 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
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- 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
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- Meaning
- a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
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Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a group that controls the activities of a political party
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- 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
- Meaning
- an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
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Hypernyms(s) machine is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
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- 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
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MACHINE as VERB
- Meaning
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
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- 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
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