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MACHINERY Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word machinery. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word machinery. (close relations)
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apparatus
nounn
noun

• equipment designed to serve a specific function

• (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

appliance
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• durable goods for home or office use

contraption
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

contrivance
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• the faculty of contriving; inventive skill

• an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade

• an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.

• any improvised arrangement for temporary use

• the act of devising something

device
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

• something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

• any clever maneuver

• any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

• an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

engine
nounn
noun

• motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

• something used to achieve a purpose

• a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

• an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

equipment
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

gadget
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

implement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

verb

• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

instrument
nounn
noun

• a device that requires skill for proper use

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

verb

• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• write an instrumental score for

• address a legal document to

mechanism
nounn
noun

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

motor
nounn
noun

• machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

• a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

adjective satellite

• conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

• causing or able to cause motion

verb

• travel or be transported in a vehicle

tool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

appliances
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

• durable goods for home or office use

tools
nounn
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

Best Hypernyms For MACHINERY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for machinery, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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apparatus devices equipment machine scheme system appliances instruments tools

Alternatives for APPARATUS

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