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