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Simple machine

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machinenounA device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
compound machinenoun(physics) Any combination of simple machines operating together.
mechanical advantagenoun(mechanical engineering) The ratio of the output force produced by a machine (especially a simple machine) to the applied input force.
inclined planenoun(mechanics) One of the simple machines; a sloping surface such as a ramp such that an object can be raised with less effort than being lifted vertically.
mechanicnounSomeone who builds or repairs machinery, a technician; now specifically, someone who works with and repairs the mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, aircraft or similar.
enginenounThe part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
logical mechanical elementnounAny part of a mechanism that exercises some form of logical control, such as a ratchet, trip, detent or interlock.
prime movernounA machine, such as a water wheel or steam engine, that receives and modifies energy as supplied by some natural source or fuel and transforms it into mechanical work
motornounA machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
motionworknounThe moving parts of a mechanical device.
hand toolnounA tool powered by human muscular action rather than a motor or engine.
manualnounSynonym of handbook.
motionnoun(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
mechanismnoun(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
contrivancenounA (mechanical) device to perform a certain task.
devicenounAny piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
togglenounA toggle switch.
drivenounPlanned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.
movementnounPhysical motion between points in space.
moving partnounPart of a machine that is powered to move.

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