Meaning of 'machine'

noun

a motor vehicle with four wheels

Synonyms: car

noun

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

noun

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

Synonyms: simple machine

noun

a group that controls the activities of a political party

Example: "I was endorsed by the Democratic machine."

Synonyms: political machine

noun

an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

Example: "the war machine"

noun

an efficient person

Example: "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"

verb

make by machinery

verb

turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery