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

Hypernym(s): device

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

Hypernym(s): person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul

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

Hypernym(s): organization, organisation

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

Synonym(s): simple_machine

Hypernym(s): mechanical_device

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

Synonym(s): political_machine

Hypernym(s): organization, organisation

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

Synonym(s): car, auto, automobile, motorcar

Hypernym(s): motor_vehicle, automotive_vehicle

· turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

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

Hypernym(s): produce, make, create