machine

nouns

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
machine
is derived from
machinist
is a type of (narrower)
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
"the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
device
an efficient person
"the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
machine
is a type of (narrower)
a human being
"there was too much for one person to do"
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
"the war machine"
machine
is a type of (narrower)
a group of people who work together
organisation, organization
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
machine, simple machine
a group that controls the activities of a political party
"he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
machine, political machine
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
"he needs a car to get to work"
auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar
is derived from
machinist

verbs

turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
machine
is derived from
machinist
is a type of (narrower)
make something, usually for a specific function
"She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
make by machinery
"The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"
machine
is derived from
machinist
is derived from
machinery
is a type of (narrower)
create or manufacture a man-made product
"We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries"
create, make, produce