simple machine

noun

, Mechanics.

simple machine

a simple device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force. The six basic types are the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, screw, wedge, and inclined plane

simple machine

First recorded in 1900–05

In this simple machine the lines of force exist between the poles of a horseshoe magnet.

A compressed air motor is an exceedingly simple machine--much simpler than an ordinary steam engine.

Whenever the lantern was filled, the tenter carried the roving to a simple machine, where it was wound upon bobbins by hand.

This simple machine very much lessened the labor and expedited the work.

The spooler is a simple machine, but one that requires constant attendance.

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