machine
- n any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- n an efficient person
the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine - n an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
the war machine - n a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
- n a group that controls the activities of a political party
he was endorsed by the Democratic machine - n a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
- v turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
- v make by machinery
machine-displayable text
- n electronic text that is stored and used in the form of a digital image
machine-oriented language
- n a programming language designed for use on a specific class of computers
machine-readable text
- n electronic text that is stored as strings of characters and that can be displayed in a variety of formats
machine bolt
- n a bolt with a square or hexagonal head on one end and a threaded shaft on the other end; tightened with a wrench; used to connect metal parts