noun

machines

machines

Washing machines save a lot of time.

Washing machines save a lot of time.

The factory is full of noisy machines.

The factory is full of noisy machines.

((as a subject/object)) machines These machines are very efficient.

Synonyms: device, appliance, engine

From Latin 'machina' meaning 'device, contrivance', which comes from Greek 'mēkhanē'.

Think of a device that does a specific job, like a vending machine or a washing machine.

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