What does MACHINE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /məˈʃin/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 14
- Words With Friends score
- 16
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- an efficient person“the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine”
- an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently“the war machine”
- a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
- a group that controls the activities of a political party“he was endorsed by the Democratic machine”
- a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine“he needs a car to get to work”
verb
- turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
- make by machinery“The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
machined16machines15machining17
Anagrams of MACHINE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside MACHINE
102 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is MACHINE a valid word in word games?
MACHINE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is MACHINE worth?
MACHINE is worth 14 points with Scrabble letter values and 16 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from MACHINE?
102 other words, including IN, HE, AN and ME.