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Machinelike
see synonyms of machinelikeAdjective
1. automatic, automatonlike, machinelike, robotic, robotlike
resembling the unthinking functioning of a machine
Example Sentences:'an automatic thank you'''machinelike efficiency'
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Machinelike
see synonyms of machinelikenoun
1.
an assembly of interconnected components arranged to transmit or modify force in order to perform useful work
2. Also called: simple machine
a device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force, esp a lever, screw, wedge, or pulley
3.
a mechanically operated device or means of transport, such as a car, aircraft, etc
4.
any mechanical or electrical device that automatically performs tasks or assists in performing tasks
5.
a. (modifier)
denoting a firearm that is fully automatic as distinguished from semiautomatic
b.
(in combination)
machine pistol
machine gun
6.
any intricate structure or agency
the war machine
7.
a mechanically efficient, rigid, or obedient person
8.
an organized body of people that controls activities, policies, etc
9.
(esp in the classical theatre) a device such as a pulley to provide spectacular entrances and exits for supernatural characters
10.
an event, etc, introduced into a literary work for special effect
verb
11. (transitive)
to shape, cut, or remove (excess material) from (a workpiece) using a machine tool
12.
to use a machine to carry out a process on (something)
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Machinelike
see synonyms of machinelike noun
1. Rare
a structure or built-up fabric of any kind
2. OLD-FASHIONED
a vehicle, as an automobile, bicycle, etc.
3.
a.
a structure consisting of a framework and various fixed and moving parts, for doing some kind of work; mechanism
a sewing machine
b.
any device thought of as functioning in such a way, as as electronic computer or
a device for automatically answering telephone calls
4.
a.
a person or organization regarded as acting like a machine, without thought or will
b.
a complex organization coordinated to function in a smooth, effective way
the military machine
5. US
a.
the members of a political party or group who control policy and confer patronage
b.
the party organization generally
6.
a device or apparatus, as in the ancient theater, for producing stage effects
7. Archaic
a literary device for dramatic effect, as a supernatural agent or force introduced into a poem
8. Mechanics
a device, as a lever or pulley, that transmits, or changes the application of, energy
adjective
9.
of or for a machine or machines
10.
made or done by machinery
11.
standardized; stereotyped
verb transitiveWord forms: maˈchined or maˈchining
12.
to make, shape, finish, etc. by machinery
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