Machine (patent) definition

(1) A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

"He needs a car to get to work"

(2) Any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

(3) A device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

(4) A group that controls the activities of a political party

"He was endorsed by the Democratic machine"

(5) An intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

"The war machine"

(6) An efficient person

"The boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"

(7) Make by machinery

"The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"

(8) Turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery