machine

machine (http://definr.com/machine)

     n 1: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or
          modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance
          of human tasks
     2: an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals
        efficiently; "the war machine"
     3: an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting
        machine"
     4: 4-wheeled motor vehicle; usually propelled by an internal
        combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" [syn: car,
         auto, automobile, motorcar]
     5: a group that controls the activities of a political party;
        "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" [syn: {political
        machine}]
     6: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying
        force at some other point [syn: simple machine]
     v 1: turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
     2: make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while
        others still hand-made cars"