machinery
Translation
machinery, equipment, apparatus
Examples
The factory has a lot of heavy machinery.
The factory has a lot of heavy machinery.
We studied the machinery of government.
We studied the machinery of government.
Grammar Patterns
((machinery)) as an uncountable noun The farm machinery needs to be repaired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equipment, apparatus, gear
Etymology
From 'machine' plus the suffix '-ery', which indicates a collection of things. It means 'a collection of machines'.
Memory Tips
Think of a factory full of machines. It's an uncountable noun.