machine

A piece of equipment that uses power and parts to do a job.

• This machine washes our clothes.
• The factory bought three new machines.
• Can you show me how to use this machine?

Similar words: device

Common phrases: washing machine, sewing machine, operate a machine, electric machine

A person or organization that works extremely efficiently, tirelessly, or without showing feelings.

• She's a machine when she works.
• Their team became a winning machine.
• The party's political machine organized thousands of volunteers.

Common phrases: winning machine, political machine, a goal machine

To make, shape, or fasten something using powered equipment.

• They machine small metal parts.
• He machined the steel into a smooth cylinder.
• Each piece must be machined to fit exactly.

How to use it: machine something from something (They machined the part from a solid steel block.)

Common phrases: machine metal, machine a part, machine a seam