simple machine

A simple device, such as a lever, pulley, or inclined plane; a machine without moving parts.

simple machine

(Physics / General Physics) a simple device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force. The six basic types are the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, screw, wedge, and inclined plane

ma•chine (məˈʃin)

n., v. -chined, -chin•ing. n.

1. an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work: a sewing machine.

a. a device that transmits or modifies force or motion.

b. Also called simple machine. any of several elementary mechanisms, as the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, wedge, or inclined plane.

c. a combination of simple machines.

3. an automobile or airplane.

4. any of various apparatus, devices, etc., that dispense things, esp. a vending machine.

5. any complex agency or operating system: the machine of government.

6. a group of persons that conducts or controls a political party or organization.

7. a person or thing that acts in a mechanical or automatic manner.

8. a mechanical contrivance formerly used for producing stage effects.

9. a literary contrivance introduced for special effect.

v.t.

10. to make, prepare, or finish with a machine or machine tool.

[1540–50; < French < Latin māchina < Attic Greek mēchanḗ; see mechanicmagh-¹]

simple machine

See under machine.

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Noun

simple machine - a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

machine

inclined plane - a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal

lever - a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

pulley, pulley block, pulley-block, block - a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

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Balance
balance wheel
bicycle wheel
Block
block and tackle
bollock
buffing wheel
bullock block
Car wheel
cartwheel
cogwheel
daisy print wheel
daisy wheel
driving wheel
emery wheel
fairlead
felloe
felly
gear

The computer can do a lot of things for a regular Joe It has changed the way people look at computers which used to be simple machines that took the place of a typewriter before The computer can do a lot of things for a regular Joe.

The Secret to Making Easy Money Online by K. Purden / Finance and Investment community

Hand tools are convenient simple machines used at home or in the office There are many different types according to their functions and purpose Hand tools are convenient simple machines used at home or in the office.

Types of Hand Tools and Safe Usage by Dave Text / Home based business community

LEGO Early Simple Machines Set Ill Science Kit Books and Materials, $99.

Early Simple Machines Set III: science kit: Lego by District Administration

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