Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: machine, political_machine, simple_machine

'machine'

[machine.n.01] as in: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

'machine'

[machine.n.02] as in: an efficient person

Examples:
the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine

'machine'

[machine.n.03] as in: an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

Examples:
the war machine

'machine'

[machine.n.04] as in: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

'machine'

[machine.n.05] as in: a group that controls the activities of a political party

Examples:
he was endorsed by the Democratic machine

'machine'

[car.n.01] as in: a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

Examples:
he needs a car to get to work

'machine'

[machine.v.01] as in: turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

'machine'

[machine.v.02] as in: make by machinery

Examples:
The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars

Origins

					machine (English)
└── machine (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
    └── machina (Latin)
        ├── μαχανά (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
        └── μηχανή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))