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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for machine

Noun

1. machine, device
usage: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
2. machine, organization, organisation
usage: an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine"
3. machine, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
usage: an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
4. car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar, motor vehicle, automotive vehicle
usage: 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
5. machine, political machine, organization, organisation
usage: a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
6. machine, simple machine, mechanical device
usage: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

Verb

1. machine, shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
usage: turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
2. machine, produce, make, create
usage: make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"
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