| engine | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. engine | motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work. |
| ~ aircraft engine | the engine that powers and aircraft. |
| ~ automobile engine | the engine that propels an automobile. |
| ~ auxiliary engine, donkey engine | (nautical) a small engine (as one used on board ships to operate a windlass). |
| ~ camshaft | has cams attached to it. |
| ~ gearing, geartrain, power train, gear, train | wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed.; "the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain" |
| ~ generator | engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction. |
| ~ heat engine | any engine that makes use of heat to do work. |
| ~ motor | machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion. |
| ~ reaction-propulsion engine, reaction engine | a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream. |
| n. (phenomenon) | 2. engine | something used to achieve a purpose.; "an engine of change" |
| ~ causal agency, causal agent, cause | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results. |
| n. (artifact) | 3. engine, locomotive, locomotive engine, railway locomotive | a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks. |
| ~ choo-choo | a child's word for locomotive. |
| ~ diesel locomotive | a locomotive driven by a diesel engine. |
| ~ dinkey, dinky | a small locomotive. |
| ~ electric locomotive | a locomotive that is powered by an electric motor. |
| ~ cowcatcher, fender, buffer, pilot | an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. |
| ~ footplate | the platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the engineer stands to operate the controls. |
| ~ iron horse | (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive. |
| ~ pilot engine | a locomotive that precedes a train to check the track. |
| ~ self-propelled vehicle | a wheeled vehicle that carries in itself a means of propulsion. |
| ~ shunter | a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips. |
| ~ steam locomotive | a locomotive powered by a steam engine. |
| ~ donkey engine, switch engine | a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard. |
| ~ tank engine, tank locomotive | a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed. |
| ~ traction engine | steam-powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than tracks. |
| ~ railroad train, train | public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive.; "express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction" |
| n. (artifact) | 4. engine | an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc..; "medieval engines of war" |
| ~ battering ram | a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings. |
| ~ arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket, catapult | an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles. |
| ~ instrument | a device that requires skill for proper use. |
| machine | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. machine | any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks. |
| ~ assembly | a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit. |
| ~ bagger | a machine for putting objects or substances into bags. |
| ~ calculating machine, calculator | a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations. |
| ~ calender | a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers. |
| ~ automated teller, automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine, cash dispenser, cash machine, atm | an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used. |
| ~ comber | a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool. |
| ~ computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system | a machine for performing calculations automatically. |
| ~ cement mixer, concrete mixer | a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete. |
| ~ corker | a machine that is used to put corks in bottles. |
| ~ cotton gin, gin | a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers. |
| ~ decoder | a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language. |
| ~ device | an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose.; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
| ~ farm machine | a machine used in farming. |
| ~ franking machine | a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge. |
| ~ hop-picker, hopper | a machine used for picking hops. |
| ~ machinery | machines or machine systems collectively. |
| ~ machine tool | a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials. |
| ~ milking machine | machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically. |
| ~ motor | machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion. |
| ~ paving machine, pavior, paviour | a machine for laying pavement. |
| ~ perpetual motion machine | a machine that can continue to do work indefinitely without drawing energy from some external source; impossible under the law of conservation of energy. |
| ~ pile driver | a machine that drives piling into the ground. |
| ~ power shovel, digger, excavator, shovel | a machine for excavating. |
| ~ power tool | a tool driven by a motor. |
| ~ mechanical press, press | any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids. |
| ~ printing press, press | a machine used for printing. |
| ~ printing machine, printer | a machine that prints. |
| ~ phonograph, record player | machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically. |
| ~ riveting machine, riveter, rivetter | a machine for driving rivets. |
| ~ self-feeder, feeder | a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material.; "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock" |
| ~ simulator | a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research. |
| ~ slicer | a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade. |
| ~ coin machine, slot machine | a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot. |
| ~ snow blower, snow thrower | a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute. |
| ~ sorter | a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes. |
| ~ pestle, stamp | machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores. |
| ~ staple gun, staplegun, tacker | a hand-held machine for driving staples home. |
| ~ stapler, stapling machine | a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together. |
| ~ textile machine | a machine for making textiles. |
| ~ time machine | a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future. |
| ~ trimmer | a machine that trims timber. |
| ~ workhorse | machine that performs dependably under heavy use.; "the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world" |
| ~ zamboni | the trademark for a machine that smooths the ice in an ice-skating rink. |
| n. (person) | 2. machine | an efficient person.; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine" |
| ~ individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | a human being.; "there was too much for one person to do" |
| ~ bionic man, bionic woman, cyborg | a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices.; "a cyborg is a cybernetic organism" |
| n. (group) | 3. machine | an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently.; "the war machine" |
| ~ organization, organisation | a group of people who work together. |
| n. (artifact) | 4. machine, simple machine | a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point. |
| ~ inclined plane | a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal. |
| ~ lever | a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum. |
| ~ mechanical device | mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles. |
| ~ pulley, pulley-block, pulley block, block | a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope. |
| ~ wheel | a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines). |
| n. (group) | 5. machine, political machine | a group that controls the activities of a political party.; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" |
| ~ organization, organisation | a group of people who work together. |
| n. (artifact) | 6. auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine.; "he needs a car to get to work" |
| ~ renting, rental | the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car). |
| ~ accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gas, gun | a pedal that controls the throttle valve.; "he stepped on the gas" |
| ~ air bag | a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward. |
| ~ alternator | an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles). |
| ~ ambulance | a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals. |
| ~ auto accessory | an accessory for an automobile. |
| ~ automobile engine | the engine that propels an automobile. |
| ~ automobile horn, car horn, motor horn, hooter, horn | a device on an automobile for making a warning noise. |
| ~ backseat | a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile). |
| ~ beach waggon, beach wagon, estate car, station waggon, station wagon, waggon, wagon | a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat. |
| ~ fender, buffer | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact. |
| ~ bumper | a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage. |
| ~ jalopy, heap, bus | a car that is old and unreliable.; "the fenders had fallen off that old bus" |
| ~ taxi, taxicab, cab, hack | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money. |
| ~ car door | the door of a car. |
| ~ car mirror | a mirror that the driver of a car can use. |
| ~ car seat | a seat in a car. |
| ~ car window | a window in a car. |
| ~ compact car, compact | a small and economical car. |
| ~ convertible | a car that has top that can be folded or removed. |
| ~ coupe | a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment. |
| ~ cruiser, patrol car, police car, police cruiser, prowl car, squad car | a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters. |
| ~ electric, electric automobile, electric car | a car that is powered by electricity. |
| ~ fender, wing | a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud.; "in Britain they call a fender a wing" |
| ~ first gear, low gear, low, first | the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving. |
| ~ floorboard | the floor of an automobile. |
| ~ gas guzzler | a car with relatively low fuel efficiency. |
| ~ gasoline engine, petrol engine | an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines. |
| ~ glove compartment | compartment on the dashboard of a car. |
| ~ radiator grille, grille | grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator. |
| ~ hardtop | a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top. |
| ~ hatchback | a car having a hatchback door. |
| ~ high gear, high | a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed. |
| ~ cowl, cowling, bonnet, hood | protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine.; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine" |
| ~ horseless carriage | an early term for an automobile.; "when automobiles first replaced horse-drawn carriages they were called horseless carriages" |
| ~ hot-rod, hot rod | a car modified to increase its speed and acceleration. |
| ~ jeep, landrover | a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain. |
| ~ limo, limousine | large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur. |
| ~ loaner | a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair. |
| ~ automobile trunk, luggage compartment, trunk | compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools.; "he put his golf bag in the trunk" |
| ~ minicar | a car that is even smaller than a subcompact car. |
| ~ minivan | a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car. |
| ~ model t | the first widely available automobile powered by a gasoline engine; mass-produced by Henry Ford from 1908 to 1927. |
| ~ automotive vehicle, motor vehicle | a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails. |
| ~ pace car | a high-performance car that leads a parade of competing cars through the pace lap and then pulls off the course. |
| ~ race car, racing car, racer | a fast car that competes in races. |
| ~ rear window | car window that allows vision out of the back of the car. |
| ~ reverse gear, reverse | the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed. |
| ~ road map | a map showing roads (for automobile travel). |
| ~ roadster, runabout, two-seater | an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat. |
| ~ roof | protective covering on top of a motor vehicle. |
| ~ running board | a narrow footboard serving as a step beneath the doors of some old cars. |
| ~ sedan, saloon | a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors. |
| ~ saleroom, salesroom, showroom | an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed.; "in Britain a showroom is called a salesroom" |
| ~ spark lever | (on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition. |
| ~ sport car, sports car | a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons. |
| ~ s.u.v., sport utility, sport utility vehicle, suv | a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis. |
| ~ anti-sway bar, stabilizer bar | a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis. |
| ~ stanley steamer | a steam-powered automobile. |
| ~ stock car | a car kept in dealers' stock for regular sales. |
| ~ subcompact, subcompact car | a car smaller than a compact car. |
| ~ sunroof, sunshine-roof | an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel.; "`sunshine-roof' is a British term for `sunroof'" |
| ~ fin, tail fin, tailfin | one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile. |
| ~ third gear, third | the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle.; "you shouldn't try to start in third gear" |
| ~ phaeton, touring car, tourer | large open car seating four with folding top. |
| ~ tunnel | a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars).; "the tunnel reduced congestion at that intersection" |
| ~ secondhand car, used-car | a car that has been previously owned; not a new car. |
| ~ window | a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened. |
| ~ passenger, rider | a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it. |
| ~ adhesive friction, traction, grip | the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road). |
| ~ chattel, movable, personal chattel | personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc). |
| ~ prang | crash. |
| ~ hopped-up | (of an automobile) having the engine modified to give extra power.; "a hopped-up jalopy" |
| v. (creation) | 7. machine | turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery. |
| ~ shape, mould, mold, form, forge, work | make something, usually for a specific function.; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" |
| v. (creation) | 8. machine | make by machinery.; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars" |
| ~ produce, create, make | create or manufacture a man-made product.; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries" |
| sewing machine | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. sewing machine | a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing. |
| ~ home appliance, household appliance | an appliance that does a particular job in the home. |
| ~ serger | a sewing machine that overcasts the raw edges of a fabric with a V-shaped stitch. |
| ~ textile machine | a machine for making textiles. |
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