machinery
Translation
machinery, equipment, apparatus
Examples
The factory has a lot of heavy machinery.
The factory has a lot of heavy machinery.
The machinery of government works slowly.
The machinery of government works slowly.
Grammar Patterns
((as a subject/object)) machinery The heavy machinery was moved to the site.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equipment, apparatus, gear
Etymology
From 'machine' plus the suffix '-ery', which denotes a collection of things.
Memory Tips
The '-ery' suffix often means a collection, like in 'scenery' or 'pottery'. Picture all the machines in a factory together.