machine

UK
/məˈʃiːn/
US
/məˈʃin/

Translations

machinenoun
machines
pl
UK
/məˈʃiːn/
US
/məˈʃin/
The clock is a complex machine with many small parts.
Часы — это сложный механизм с множеством мелких деталей.
The hospital purchased a new X-ray machine.
Больница приобрела новый рентгеновский аппарат.
machineverb
machined
Past Simple
machined
Past Participle
machining
Gerund
UK
/məˈʃiːn/
US
/məˈʃin/
machineadjective
Attributive use: machine oil, machine learning, etc.

Definitions

machinenoun
An apparatus using mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.
The factory installed a new machine to increase production efficiency.
A group of people organized to work together for a particular purpose, often in politics.
The political machine was known for its influence and control over local elections.
A person or animal that acts in a mechanical or automatic way.
He was a machine on the basketball court, scoring points effortlessly.
machineverb
To shape, cut, or finish (a piece of material) by means of a machine.
The engineers machined the metal block to precise dimensions.
To process or manufacture by machine rather than by hand.
These parts are machined at our plant for efficiency.
machineadjective
Relating to, powered by, or made by a machine.
Machine oil must be applied regularly to keep the gears running smoothly.