Noun
machine -
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
device any clever maneuver; "he would stoop to any device to win a point" ; "it was a great sales gimmick" ; "a cheap promotions gimmick for greedy businessmen"
assembly the social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly"
bagger a machine for putting objects or substances into bags
calculating machine ,
calculator a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
calender a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
automated teller ,
automated teller machine ,
automatic teller ,
automatic teller machine ,
cash dispenser ,
cash machine ,
atm an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
comber a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
computing device ,
computing machine ,
data processor ,
electronic computer ,
information processing system ,
computer a machine for performing calculations automatically
cement mixer ,
concrete mixer a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
corker a machine that is used to put corks in bottles
cotton gin ,
gin a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers
decoder a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language
farm machine a machine used in farming
franking machine a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
hop-picker ,
hopper a machine used for picking hops
machinery machines or machine systems collectively
machine tool a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials
milking machine machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically
motor machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
paving machine ,
pavior ,
paviour a machine for laying pavement
perpetual motion machine a machine that can continue to do work indefinitely without drawing energy from some external source; impossible under the law of conservation of energy
pile driver a machine that drives piling into the ground
power shovel ,
digger ,
excavator ,
shovel a machine for excavating
power tool a tool driven by a motor
mechanical press ,
press the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press" ; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding" ; "at the pressing of a button"
printing press ,
press the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press" ; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding" ; "at the pressing of a button"
printing machine ,
printer a machine that prints
phonograph ,
record player machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
riveting machine ,
riveter ,
rivetter a machine for driving rivets
self-feeder ,
feeder a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material; "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock"
simulator a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
slicer knife especially designed for slicing particular foods, as cheese
coin machine ,
slot machine a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot
snow blower ,
snow thrower a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute
sorter a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
pestle ,
stamp a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
staple gun ,
staplegun ,
tacker a hand-held machine for driving staples home
stapler ,
stapling machine a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
textile machine a machine for making textiles
time machine a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future
trimmer joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.
workhorse a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor
machine -
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
simple machine
mechanical device mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
inclined plane a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal
lever a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
pulley ,
pulley-block ,
pulley block ,
block a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
machine -
an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
mortal ,
somebody ,
someone ,
individual ,
person ,
soul a single organism
machine -
a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
political machine
machine -
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine"
machine -
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
car ,
auto ,
automobile ,
motorcar
automotive vehicle ,
motor vehicle a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
accelerator pedal ,
gas pedal ,
throttle ,
accelerator ,
gas ,
gun a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
air bag a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward
ambulance a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
auto accessory an accessory for an automobile
automobile engine the engine that propels an automobile
automobile horn ,
car horn ,
motor horn ,
hooter ,
horn a device on an automobile for making a warning noise
beach waggon ,
beach wagon ,
estate car ,
station waggon ,
station wagon ,
waggon ,
wagon a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat
fender ,
buffer a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing"
bumper a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage
jalopy ,
heap ,
bus a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work"
taxi ,
taxicab ,
cab ,
hack a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
car door the door of a car
car mirror a mirror that the driver of a car can use
car seat a seat in a car
car window a window in a car
compact car ,
compact a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
convertible a car that has top that can be folded or removed
coupe a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment
patrol car ,
police car ,
police cruiser ,
prowl car ,
squad car ,
cruiser a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer
electric ,
electric automobile ,
electric car a car that is powered by electricity
fender ,
wing a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing"
first gear ,
low gear ,
low ,
first the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving
floorboard a board in the floor
gas guzzler a car with relatively low fuel efficiency
gasoline engine ,
petrol engine an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines
glove compartment compartment on the dashboard of a car
radiator grille ,
grille grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator
hardtop a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top
hatchback a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open
high gear ,
high a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
cowling ,
bonnet ,
cowl ,
hood a hat tied under the chin
horseless carriage an early term for an automobile; "when automobiles first replaced horse-drawn carriages they were called horseless carriages"
hot-rod ,
hot rod a car modified to increase its speed and acceleration
jeep ,
landrover a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
limo ,
limousine large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
loaner a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair
automobile trunk ,
luggage compartment ,
trunk compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools; "he put his golf bag in the trunk"
minicar a car that is even smaller than a subcompact car
minivan a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car
model t the first widely available automobile powered by a gasoline engine; mass-produced by Henry Ford from 1908 to 1927
pace car a high-performance car that leads a parade of competing cars through the pace lap and then pulls off the course
race car ,
racing car ,
racer slender fast-moving North American snakes
rear window car window that allows vision out of the back of the car
reverse gear ,
reverse (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
runabout ,
two-seater ,
roadster an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
roof a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
running board a narrow footboard serving as a step beneath the doors of some old cars
sedan ,
saloon a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
sport car ,
sports car a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons
s.u.v. ,
sport utility ,
sport utility vehicle ,
suv a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis
anti-sway bar ,
stabilizer bar a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis
stanley steamer a steam-powered automobile
stock car a racing car with the basic chassis of a commercially available car
subcompact ,
subcompact car a car smaller than a compact car
sunroof ,
sunshine-roof an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel; "`sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'"
tailfin ,
tail fin ,
fin the tail of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates
third gear ,
third the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle; "you shouldn't try to start in third gear"
phaeton ,
touring car ,
tourer large open car seating four with folding top
secondhand car ,
used-car a car that has been previously owned; not a new car
window a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
Verb
machine -
make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"
create ,
produce ,
make create by artistic means; "create a poem" ; "Schoenberg created twelve-tone music" ; "Picasso created Cubism" ; "Auden made verses"
machine -
turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
mould ,
shape ,
mold ,
forge ,
form ,
work give shape or form to; "shape the dough" ; "form the young child's character"
