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machine

ma·chine [ mə-ˈshēn]

machine

noun

[mə-ˈshēn]

Definition of machine

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device for performing a task
//a machine for cleaning carpets

b : conveyance, vehicle
especially : automobile

c : a coin-operated device
//a cigarette machine

d(1) : an assemblage (see assemblage sense 1) of parts that transmit forces, motion, and energy one to another in a predetermined manner

(2) : an instrument (such as a lever) designed to transmit or modify the application of power, force, or motion

e : machinery —used with the or in plural

f : any of various apparatuses formerly used to produce stage effects

2a : one that resembles a machine (as in being methodical, tireless, or consistently productive) a gifted publicist and quote machine— John Lancaster

b(1) : a combination of persons acting together for a common end along with the agencies they use
//building a powerful war machine

(2) : a highly organized political group under the leadership of a boss or small clique
//a politician who challenged the local party machine

c : a living organism or one of its functional systems

3 : a literary device or contrivance introduced for dramatic effect

4a archaic : a constructed thing whether material or immaterial

b archaic : a military engine

machine

verb

machined; machining

Definition of machine (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to process by or as if by machine
especially : to reduce or finish by or as if by turning, shaping, planing, or milling by machine-operated tools

Other Words from machine

Verb

machinability or less commonly machineability \ mə-ˌshē-nə-ˈbi-lə-tē \ noun

machinable or less commonly machineable \ mə-ˈshē-nə-bəl \ adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms for dainty

Synonyms: Noun

engine,
motor

Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//To manage the overwhelming volume, Impact uses machine learning to sift through the giant pool of applications and identify new voices.
— Wired, "Like Y Combinator, but for Hollywood Scripts," 13 Nov. 2019
//Quarterback Daniel Jones continues to be a turnover machine with eight interceptions and nine lost fumbles.
— Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, "NFL power rankings for Week 11: Lamar Jackson-led Ravens ascend to the top spot; Bears edge their way into the top 20," 12 Nov. 2019
//The only hiccup was one machine breaking down between 2 and 3 p.m., causing some voters to use an emergency dump to cast their vote.
— Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky election results 2019: Follow along for live results from Bevin vs Beshear & more," 5 Nov. 2019
//Workers at each paper would set casts of the type into columns using a linotype machine, and from those casts another set of workers would fabricate a metal printing plate.
— Julia Guarneri, Smithsonian, "How Syndicated Columns, Comics and Stories Forever Changed the News Media," 31 Oct. 2019
//As Sujith sank deeper into the pit, the workers used a drilling machine to dig a larger, parallel hole, hoping to merge the two and lower men down to help.
— BostonGlobe.com, "2-year-old dies after being trapped in well for days - The Boston Globe," 30 Oct. 2019
//Basically, instead of using an electric coil machine -- the one that buzzes -- the artist repeatedly jabs you with a short bamboo stick tipped with needles.
— Jarrett Bellini, CNN, "Japan 2019: Watching the Rugby World Cup and getting a tattoo," 21 Oct. 2019
//Another of its investment is in Flybits, which uses machine learning to make recommendations to customers.
— John Detrixhe, Quartz, "As neobank valuations bubble up, some investors think there’s an even better bet in fintech," 18 Oct. 2019
//Dialysis, which uses a machine to filter waste products from the blood when a patient’s kidneys can no longer do that job, has long been a special case among medical procedures.
— Los Angeles Times, "Column: America’s healthcare system is failing because competition is disappearing," 13 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//About $40 million went into building a 260,000-square-foot building for its head machining equipment.
— William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com, "Hyundai to begin production of new engine this year," 17 July 2019
//Jack Schron, the Cuyahoga County commissioner who heads the Jergens machining company in Collinwood, said the Cleveland schools should commit to offering its East Side families the same training opportunities as those that exist on the West Side.
— Patrick O'donnell, cleveland.com, "Cleveland schools, businesses should add more manufacturing training to East Side, business group says," 4 Aug. 2019
//Last year, Hyundai invested $388 million on its Montgomery plant to improve its engine shop and add engine head machining capabilities to the mix.
— William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com, "Hyundai to begin production of new engine this year," 17 July 2019
//There was one issue: the shovel handle was oval, while the attachments on the cross arm were machined for circular tubing.
— National Geographic, "Inside the Everest expedition that built the world’s highest weather station," 27 June 2019
//But what Moy’s video does highlight is the level of detail and difficulty that Apple is putting into machining the Mac Pro grates.
— Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge, "YouTuber proves Apple’s new Mac Pro would not actually grate cheese that great," 20 June 2019
//Couldn't machine learning or AI or another hot tech buzzword wrangle the tags instead?
— Gretchen Mcculloch, WIRED, "Fans Are Better Than Tech at Organizing Information Online," 11 June 2019
//On my '90s bike, the axle itself nested in a notch machined into the frame.
— John Timmer, Ars Technica, "How bicycles have changed in the last 25 years," 10 Nov. 2018
//Duvets cannot be used without a duvet cover, and, unlike the cover, require dry cleaning as opposed to machine wash.
— Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "The Ultimate Guide to the Duvet Cover," 11 Oct. 2018

First Known Use of machine

Noun

circa 1545, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

Verb

1853, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for machine

Noun

Middle French, from Latin machina, from Greek mēchanē (Doric dialect machana), from mēchos means, expedient — more at may entry 1

Dictionary Entries near machine

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More Synonyms and Antonyms ofmachine

Synonyms of machine

1 a device that changes energy into mechanical motion

a machine that washes dishes for you

Synonyms for machine

engine,
motor

Words Related to machine

mill

2 a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels

that Corvette is a machine that any guy would love to own

Synonyms for machine

Words Related to machine

cream puff

hybrid

More Definitions formachine

machine

noun

English Language Learners Definition of machine

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a piece of equipment with moving parts that does work when it is given power from electricity, gasoline, etc.

informal : a vehicle (such as a car or motorcycle)

: a person or group that does something efficiently, quickly, or repeatedly like a machine

machine

verb

English Language Learners Definition of machine (Entry 2 of 2)

: to shape (something) by using a machine

machine

noun

ma·chine | \ mə-ˈshēn \

Kids Definition of machine

1 : a device with moving parts that does some desired work when it is provided with power
//a sewing machine

2 : vehicle sense 1
//a flying machine