machine
noun
1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
Definition categories: man–made, device
2. an efficient person
- the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
3. an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
- the war machine
Definition categories: group, organisation, organization
4. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
Definition categories: man–made
5. a group that controls the activities of a political party
- he was endorsed by the Democratic machine
Definition categories: group, organisation, organization
6. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
Similar word(s): auto, automobile, car, motorcar
Definition categories: man–made
Sentences with machine as a noun:
- I called you earlier, but all I got was the machine.
- Game developers assume they're pushing the limits of the machine.
- Bruce Campbell was a "demon-killing machine" because he made quick work of killing demons.
- The government has become a money-making machine.