1. (

• machine

) any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks ;

2. (

• machine

) an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine" ;

3. (

• machine ,

) an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine" ;

4. (

• machine ,
• simple_machine

) a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point ;

5. (

• machine ,
• political_machine

) a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" ;

6. (

• car ,
• auto ,
• automobile ,
• machine ,
• motorcar

) a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" ;

1. (

• machine ,

) turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery ;

2. (

• machine

) make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars" ;