machine :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

n. a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"

n. an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"

n. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

n. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"

v. make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"

v. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

n. equipment designed to serve a specific function

n. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"

n. a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

n. a conveyance that transports people or objects

n. an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

n. equipment designed to serve a specific function

n. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

n. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"

n. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

n. device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

n. a ship that has been destroyed at sea