Synonyms for machine

noun

1. A mechanical contrivance

   instrument, implement, mechanism, apparatus; see computer, device 1, engine 1, motor, press 3, tool 1.

   Types of machine tools include: drill press, belt-driven press, hydraulic press, pillar press, pendulum press, punch press, steam hammer, drop hammer, radial drill, gang drill, die sinker, rough grinder, precision grinder, lathe-tool grinder, planer-tool grinder, jig borer, rip saw, crosscut saw, jigsaw, band saw, table saw, speed lathe, lathe-planer, engine lathe, turret lathe, automatic lathe, electric lathe, vertical lathe, crank planer, plate planer, shaper, slotter, broacher, milling machine, gear-cutting machine, die-threading machine, pipe-threading machine.

2. A political organization

   movement, party, gang*, ring*, line-up*; see also organization 3.

3. A person who resembles a machine

   automaton, grind, robot; see drudge, laborer.

verb