machine

simple noun73 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
washing machine9.5

a machine for washing clothes

powerful machine7.8
automatic machine7.5
electronic machine7.3
large machine7.2
automated machine7.1
huge machine7.0
portable machine6.8

a machine that is easy to carry or move

life-support machine6.7

a machine that keeps a person alive when they are very ill

giant machine6.5
sewing machine6.2
knitting machine4.5
political machine6.8
party machine6.4
state machine6.2
government machine5.9
administrative machine5.1
a well-oiled machine6.1

figurative: something that functions very well and efficiently

a cog in the machine5.2

figurative: a small, unimportant person in a large organization

use a machine8.5
operate a machine7.8
run a machine7.5
work a machine7.2
install a machine7.0
set up a machine6.8
repair a machine6.7
fix a machine6.5
machine operator6.9

a person who operates a machine

machine tool5.8

a tool for shaping metal or other materials, operated by a machine

machine works8.2
machine runs7.9
machine breaks down7.1
machine malfunctions5.5