types:
calcolatrice
a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations
calandra
a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers
betoniera
a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
affrancatrice
a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge
battipalo
a machine that drives piling into the ground
pressa
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
fonografo,
giradischi
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
simulatore
a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research
trancia
a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade
conio,
pestello
machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
pallottoliere
a calculator that performs arithmetic functions by manually sliding counters on rods or in grooves
draga
a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
smerigliatrice
a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
grammofono
an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically
pressa idraulica
press in which a force applied by a piston to a small area is transmitted through water to another piston having a large area
telaio
a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
totalizzatore
computer that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won
rotativa
a printing press for printing from a revolving cylinder