time machine

A fictional or hypothetical device by means of which one may travel into the future and the past.

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time machine

(in science fiction) a machine in which people or objects can be transported into the past or the future

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time′ machine`

a theoretical apparatus that would convey a person or object to the past or future.

[1895]

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Noun

time machine - a science fiction machine that is supposed to transport people or objects into the past or the future

machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

Translations

Zeitmaschine

aikakone

vremeplov

tímavél

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References in classic literature

So that it was the Psychologist himself who sent forth the model Time Machine on its interminable voyage.

`Would you like to see the Time Machine itself?' asked the Time Traveller.

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The time machine bass features flashing lights, a selectable destination year display, and a device resembling a flux capacitor.

Time Machine Bass Guitar Sale to Benefit Parkinson's Research

"Colton's Time Machine Book 2: Lincoln, Edison, and the Wright Brothers" is a cool Colton story about using his time travel machine to meet Kolta, some dragon and other friends and make a time travel visit together to meet President Abraham Lincoln on March 4, 1861, the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on may 14, 1908, and Thomas Edison at Menlo Park, New Jersey, on December 31, 1879.

Colton's Time Machine Book 2: Lincoln, Edison and the Wright Brothers

Los Angeles [USA], Oct 19 ( ANI ): Actor Liam Hemsworth is all set to star in 'Arkansas', which will mark the directorial debut of Clark Duke of 'Hot Tub Time Machine' fame.

Liam Hemsworth to star in 'Arkansas'

But where would she go with a time machine? And where did her problems start?

Prime Minster Theresa May need a Tardis to flee her party chaos; Much of the fury around the party at the moment is focused on the Prime Minster

There was pin drop silence as the little boy pointed to the other machine next to this one, 'Sirs, he says that that is the Time Machine, this one you all have come from makes your favourite dreams and fantasies into reality while you are in it!

Truth and the time machine..!

Some of the scientists in this documentary were optimistic that a time machine could be built in the (admittedly distant) future.

There was double disappointment at []

Law-abiding Longtimers avoid being Changed by getting into short-range Time Machines called Safe Houses and Traveling around the Changes in Time.

Quantum Time Theory

In The Time Machine, Wells's time traveller has reason to believe the human race, in 802,701, has evolved into two species determined by class.

Travel through time in Durham; Fancy exploring other eras? You'll need time machines. DAVID WHETSTONE reports on the big new exhibition in Durham