The machine
Example: Machine performs work using mechanical or electrical energy
Definition
"The machine" refers to a device consisting of one or more parts that uses mechanical or electrical energy to perform work, often by transforming input energy into a specific output task in engineering contexts.
Etymology
The term "the machine" comes from the Latin word 'machina,' which itself derives from the Greek 'mēkhanē,' meaning a device or means of contrivance. Did you know that originally, 'machine' described war engines, like catapults, before evolving to mean any mechanical device?
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"The machine" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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