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machine(2) (iou)



machine verb. LME.
[In branch I from Old & mod. French machiner from Latin machinari MACHINATE; in branch II from the noun.]
I.
verb trans. & intrans. Contrive, plot. LME-L17.
II.
verb trans. Form, make, or operate on by means of a machine; cut, engrave, shape, print, or sew (something) by means of a machine. M19.
Arena Rather than mould the cap and barrel..we machine them..from a solid block.
verb intrans. Operate a machine. rare. L19.
verb intrans. Undergo shaping etc. by machine (in a specified way). M20.
Practical Woodworking Some woods do machine better than others.