war machine

/ˌwɔər məˈʃin/
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Other forms: war machines

Definitions of war machine
  1. noun
    the military forces of a nation
    synonyms: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine
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    types:
    military reserve, reserve
    armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
    type of:
    force, personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
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