| adding machine |
a machine, often used by businesses, that is able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, esp. one that prints the work on paper. |
| answering machine |
a device connected to a telephone that records an incoming message from a caller when the telephone is not answered. |
| automated teller machine |
a computerized machine used for banking. |
| cash machine |
a bank machine used for dispensing cash and other transactions. |
| copy machine |
another name for photocopier. |
| duplicating machine |
a machine that makes exact copies of printed matter. (See copier, duplicator.) |
| machine gun |
an automatic gun that fires bullets one right after the other as long as its trigger is pressed. |
| machine language |
a computer language that presents information and instructions in symbols used directly by the computer with no translation. |
| machine pistol |
a light submachine gun. |
| machine shop |
a factory, section of a factory, or workshop in which machines are made or fixed. [2 definitions] |
| machine tool |
an automatic or semiautomatic power-driven tool, such as a punch press, lathe, or drill, used to cut or shape metal in the manufacturing of machines and machine parts. |
| machine-gun |
to shoot at, wound, or kill with a machine gun. |
| milling machine |
a machine that rotates a cutter to produce flat or shaped surfaces on materials such as wood or metal. |
| pinball machine |
a game machine played by using levers to drive a metal ball up a slanted surface. The object is to keep the ball in play to score points by hitting particular bars and pins. |
| sewing machine |
a machine for sewing clothes and other things. |
| simple machine |
a basic mechanical device, such as a lever, pulley, wedge, screw, or inclined plane, that is designed to apply force or power in order to perform a task. |
| slot machine |
a gambling or vending machine operated or started by inserting a coin or token into a slot. |
| teaching machine |
a mechanical device used for programmed instruction, providing the user with an immediate response to his or her work. |
| vending machine |
a machine that sells small things such as candy bars or soft drinks. It is operated by putting money into a slot and pressing a button. |
| voting machine |
a machine used in polling places to register and count votes in an election. |