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máquina

Definitions of máquina
  1. noun
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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    types:
    ensambladura, ensamblaje
    a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
    calculadora
    a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
    calandria
    a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
    cajero automático
    an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
    hormigonera
    a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
    decodificador, descifrador, descodificador
    a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language
    franqueadora
    a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
    recogedor
    a machine used for picking hops
    engranaje, maquinaria, mecanismo, organización, sistema
    machines or machine systems collectively
    ordeñadora
    machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically
    motor
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
    machina, martinete
    a machine that drives piling into the ground
    cavador, excavador, excavadora, pala
    a machine for excavating
    herramienta mecánica
    a tool driven by a motor
    prensa
    any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
    imprenta
    a machine used for printing
    impresora
    a machine that prints
    fonógrafo, tocadiscos
    machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
    máquina remachadora, remachador
    a machine for driving rivets
    alimentador
    a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material
    simulador
    a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
    distribuidor automático
    a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot
    clasificador
    a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
    grapadora
    a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together
    máquina del tiempo
    a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future
    contabilizadora, sumadora
    a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions
    máquina de direcciones, máquina para dirigir sobres
    a printer that automatically prints addresses on letters for mailing
    enceradora
    a power tool used to buff surfaces
    tabulador, tabuladora
    a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
    caña del timón
    a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)
    draga, espolvoreador, rastra
    a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
    lijadora
    a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
    electromotor, motor eléctrico
    a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
    motor térmico
    motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
    simulador de vuelo
    simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane
    gramófono
    an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically
    minicalculadora
    a calculator small enough to hold in the hand or carry in a pocket
    prensa hidráulica
    press in which a force applied by a piston to a small area is transmitted through water to another piston having a large area
    gramola
    a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin
    telar
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
    moledora, molinillo, molino
    machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
    totalizador
    computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
    acepilladora
    a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood
    taladro mecánico
    a power tool for drilling holes into hard materials
    motosierra, sierra mecánica
    a power tool for cutting wood
    rotativo
    a printing press for printing from a revolving cylinder
    máquina de coser
    a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing
    máquina tragaperras, tragaperras
    a slot machine that is used for gambling
    centrifugador, centrifugadora
    a textile machine for spinning yarn and thread
    termoimpresora
    a printer that produces characters by applying heat to special paper that is sensitive to heat
    desgranadora, trilladora, trillo
    a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw
    componedora
    a printer that sets textual material in type
    máquina expendedora
    a slot machine for selling goods
    soldadura
    an assembly of parts welded together
    sauce
    a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers
    lagar, tino
    a press that is used to extract the juice from grapes
    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    machines or machine systems collectively
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    types:
    moledora, molinillo, molino
    machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing
    molinillo de café
    a mill that grinds roasted coffee beans
    aceña, molino de agua
    a mill powered by a water wheel
  3. noun
    a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
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    types:
    carrillo, garrucha, motón, polea
    a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
    rueda
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
    volante
    a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
    voltereta
    a wheel that has wooden spokes and a metal rim
    rueda dentada
    a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
    rampa
    an inclined surface connecting two levels
    diente de engranaje
    thin wheel with teeth that engage with a chain
    azud, noria
    a wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbine
  4. noun
    edge tool used in shaving
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    types:
    gillete
    a razor with a guard to prevent deep cuts in the skin
    afeitadora, rasurador
    a razor powered by an electric motor
  5. noun
    an efficient person
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