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machinery
ma·chin·er·y M0008300 (mə-shē′nə-rē, -shēn′rē)n. pl. ma·chin·er·ies 1. Machines or machine parts considered as a group.2. The working parts of a particular machine.3. A system of related elements that operate in a definable manner: diplomatic and political machinery.4. a. A device or means of achieving or effecting a result.b. A literary device for bringing about an effect, such as a happy ending.machinery (məˈʃiːnərɪ) n, pl -eries1. (Mechanical Engineering) machines, machine parts, or machine systems collectively2. (Mechanical Engineering) a particular machine system or set of machines3. a system similar to a machine: the machinery of government. 4. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) literary devices used for effect in epic poetryma•chin•er•y (məˈʃi nə ri)
n., pl. -er•ies. 1. an assemblage of machines. 2. the parts of a machine collectively. 3. a system by which action is maintained or by which some result is obtained. [1680–90] machineryYou can refer to machines in general as machinery. The company makes tractors and other farm machinery.If you are taking this medication, you should not drive a car or operate machinery.Machinery is an uncountable noun. Don't say 'machineries' or 'a machinery'. You can talk about a piece of machinery. He was called out to fix a piece of machinery that had broken down.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  machinery - machines or machine systems collectivelyenginery - machinery consisting of engines collectivelymachine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasksmilling machinery, grinder, mill - machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing | | 2. | machinery - a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions; "the complex machinery of negotiation"; "the machinery of command labored and brought forth an order"system, scheme - a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going" |
machinerynoun1. equipment, gear, instruments, apparatus, works, technology, tackle, tools, mechanism(s), gadgetry Farmers import most of their machinery and materials.2. administration, system, organization, agency, machine, structure, channels, procedure the government machinery and administrative proceduresRelated words
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"The world is dying of machinery" [George Moore Confessions of a Young Man]Translationsmachine (məˈʃiːn) noun1. a working arrangement of wheels, levers or other parts, driven eg by human power, electricity etc, or operating electronically, producing power and/or motion for a particular purpose. a sewing-machine. 機器 机械2. a vehicle, especially a motorbike. That's a fine machine you have! 車輛(尤指摩托車) 机动车辆（尤指摩托车） verb1. to shape, make or finish with a power-driven tool. The articles are machined to a smooth finish. 機械加工 用机械加工，用车床加工 2. to sew with a sewing-machine. You should machine the seams. 用縫紉機車縫 用缝纫机缝衣maˈchinery noun1. machines in general. Many products are made by machinery rather than by hand. 機械 机械2. the workings or processes. the machinery of government. 機構，機制 机构maˈchinist noun a person skilled in the use of machines, eg a sewing-machine, or electrical tools. She's a machinist in a clothes factory. 機械師 机械师maˈchine-gun noun an automatic gun that fires very rapidly. 機關槍 机关枪 verbHe machine-gunned a crowd of defenceless villagers. 以機關槍射擊 以机关枪射击machine tool a power-driven machine that shapes metal, wood, or plastics by cutting, pressing, or drilling. 工具機 机床
machinery does not have a plural. machinery
machinery1. machines, machine parts, or machine systems collectively 2. a particular machine system or set of machines 3. literary devices used for effect in epic poetry What does it mean when you dream about machinery?To know the inner workings of something indicates that attention is being paid to the details of self and others. If one dreams of functioning like a piece of machinery, then the person’s self-image or a relationship may be in need of repair. machinery[mə′shēn·rē] (mechanical engineering) A group of parts or machines arranged to perform a useful function. Machinery A group of parts arranged to perform a useful function. Normally some of the parts are capable of motion; others are stationary and provide a frame for the moving parts. The terms machine and machinery are so closely related as to be almost synonymous; however, machinery has a plural implication, suggesting more than one machine. Common examples of machinery include automobiles, clothes washers, and airplanes; machinery differs greatly in number of parts and complexity. Some machinery simply provides a mechanical advantage for human effort. Other machinery performs functions that no human being can do for long-sustained periods. See Machine, Mechanical engineering, Simple machine machinery
ma·chin·er·ymechanophobia.LegalSeeMachinemachinery
machinery - items of capital such as a lathe or ROBOT welder which are used in production. See PLANT, EQUIPMENT, CAPITAL STOCK, FIXED ASSET.
- procedures for the conduct of negotiations between trade unions and management and the settlement of disputes. See PROCEDURAL AGREEMENT, GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, DISPUTES PROCEDURE.
AcronymsSeeMACHYmachinery
Related to machinery: machinery murmur, Woodworking machinerySynonyms for machinerynoun equipmentSynonyms- equipment
- gear
- instruments
- apparatus
- works
- technology
- tackle
- tools
- mechanism(s)
- gadgetry
noun administrationSynonyms- administration
- system
- organization
- agency
- machine
- structure
- channels
- procedure
Words related to machinerynoun machines or machine systems collectivelyRelated Words- enginery
- machine
- milling machinery
- grinder
- mill
noun a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functionsRelated Words |