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machine

[ həˈloʊ ]
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A machine is a physical device created by people to help do work more easily or quickly. It takes in some kind of energy, like you push it with your hand or wind it up, and then uses that energy to produce useful output, such as moving something heavy or cutting material. Think of simple tools like a seesaw, scissors, or even an elevator; these are all machines designed for specific tasks.

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"machine" as noun

1 - A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

2 - A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.

3 - (abbreviation) An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.

"machine" as verb

1 - To make by machinery.

2 - To shape or finish by machinery.

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Synonyms
1 - machinery
2 - apparatus
3 - appliance
4 - engine
5 - contraption
6 - device
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Antonyms
1 - human
2 - person
3 - individual
4 - agent
5 - worker
6 - operator
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Examples in Context

1 - The technician needed new dogs to improve the machine 's efficiency.

1 - El técnico necesitaba nuevas mordazas para mejorar la eficiencia de la máquina .

2 - He watches as the machine twists the strands into a thick thread.

2 - Observa cómo la máquina retuerce los hilos para formar una hebra gruesa.

3 - Instant coffee is the poor man's substitute for a proper espresso machine .

3 - El café instantáneo es el sustituto de los pobres de una buena cafetera espresso.

4 - His job was to wind the spring every morning for the machine .

4 - Su trabajo era dar cuerda al resorte cada mañana para la máquina .

5 - I always forget how to thread the needle on my sewing machine .

5 - Siempre se me olvida cómo enhebrar la aguja de mi máquina de coser.

6 - The control board resets itself every time the machine is powered on.

6 - El tablero de control se reinicia cada vez que se enciende la máquina .

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