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