machine
machine Lexical Profile
machine Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device consisting of multiple interacting parts that uses power to perform a specific task.
"The factory installed a new machine to automatically package the products."
A computer or computing system.
"He spent all night writing code on his machine."
An efficiently organized group of people, particularly one that exerts tight control over a political party or organization.
"The mayor's political machine ensured that his chosen successor easily won the local election."
• verb
To make, shape, or finish an object or material using a power-driven tool or mechanical device.
"The engineer decided to machine the custom parts out of solid blocks of aluminum."
• Rhymes for machine
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle French machine, from Latin machina, from Doric Greek makhana and Attic Greek mēkhanē ('contrivance, machine').
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