ma'chineless

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machine (məˈʃiːn)

—n
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

—vb
11.	(tr) 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)

[C16: via French from Latin māchina machine, engine, from Doric Greek makhana pulley; related to makhos device, contrivance]

ma'chinable

—*adj*

ma'chineable

—*adj*

machina'bility

—n

ma'chineless

—*adj*

ma'chine-like

—*adj*

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