machine
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something used to achieve a purposetype of:causeany entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
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an efficient person
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a group that controls the activities of a political partysynonyms: rouage
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a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other pointsynonyms: appareiltypes:plan inclinéa simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontalpalan, pouliea 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 roperouea 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)roue de bicyclettethe wheel of a bicyclerouage, roue d'engrenage, roue dentéea toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motionroue à aubesa large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boatrouagethin wheel with teeth that engage with a chainroue hydrauliquea wheel that rotates by direct action of water; a simple turbinecoinsomething solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate themtype of:mécanismemechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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durable goods for home or office usesynonyms: accessoire, appareil, installationtypes:sèche-lingea dryer that dries clothes wet from washingfer, fer à repasserhome appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth clothustensile de cuisinea home appliance used in preparing foodmachine à coudrea textile machine used as a home appliance for sewingtype of:biens durablesconsumer goods that are not destroyed by use
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