machine in WordNet English dictionary

1. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
   "he needs a car to get to work"
   car  auto  automobile  machine  motorcar 
   
2. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
   machine 
   
3. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
   machine  simple machine 
   
4. a group that controls the activities of a political party
   "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
   machine  political machine 
   
5. an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently
   "the war machine"
   machine 
   
6. an efficient person
   "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
   machine 
   

1. make by machinery
   "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"
   machine 
   
2. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
   machine