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 Definition of 'machine':

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1. (noun) machine
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks


2. (noun) machine
an efficient person
"the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"

3. (noun) machine
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
"the war machine"

4. (noun) machinesimple machine
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point


5. (noun) machinepolitical machine
a group that controls the activities of a political party
"he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"

6. (noun) carautoautomobilemachinemotorcar
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
"he needs a car to get to work"

7. (verb) machine
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery


8. (verb) machine
make by machinery
"The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"


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