machine definition

1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
2. an efficient person
• examples: the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine
3. an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
• examples: the war machine
4. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
5. a group that controls the activities of a political party
• examples: he was endorsed by the Democratic machine
6. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
7. make by machinery
• examples: The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars