Machine - Definition
machine
n 1: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or
modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of
human tasks
2: an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting
machine"
3: an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals
efficiently; "the war machine"
4: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying
force at some other point [syn: machine, simple machine]
5: a group that controls the activities of a political party;
"he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" [syn: machine,
political machine]
6: a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an
internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
[syn: car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar]
v 1: turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
2: make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others
still hand-made cars"