Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mechanical-machine
noun
/məˈkænɪkəl məˈʃin/
Definition
A mechanical machine is a device that uses physical components to perform work or produce energy, often through the manipulation of mechanical forces.
Examples
- The mechanical machine whirred to life as the operator pressed the button.
- In the workshop, several mechanical machines were used to assemble parts for the vehicles.
- The engineering students built a mechanical machine that could sort various sizes of nuts and bolts.
Meaning
The term relates to devices operated by machinery, which typically involves moving parts in a systematic way to accomplish a specific task.
Synonyms
- automaton
- device
- engine
- contraption
- gadget
