Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of machine
"The new factory is filled with machines that automate every step of the production line."
In plain English: Machines are devices that people build to do work for them by using energy and moving parts.
"The new machines in the factory will start working tomorrow morning."
Usage: Use "machines" to refer to two or more mechanical devices that perform work by applying power, such as cars, computers, or factory equipment. Avoid using this plural form when referring to a single device, which should be "machine."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of machine
"The computer machines process data much faster than humans could ever hope to do by hand."
In plain English: To machine something means to cut, shape, or finish it using a mechanical tool or process.
"The factory machines the fabric into perfect strips for sewing."
Usage: The verb "machine" means to create something using a machine or to construct it in a specific way. Use this third-person form correctly only when describing the action of an individual entity, such as a company or a person, actively manufacturing an item.
Derived from Ancient Greek makhaine, which originally meant "tool" or "device," the term entered English via Old French to describe any mechanical apparatus used to perform work. The root also carries connotations of weaponry, reflecting early applications in siege engineering and combat.