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noun
- a mechanical or electrical device that performs or assists in the performance of human tasks, or is used for amusement (like a pinball machine).
- the group that controls a political or similar organization.
- (archaic) a vehicle operated mechanically; an automobile.
- a person who seemingly acts like a machine, a person who is very proficient at a task.
- Bruce Campbell was a "demon-killing machine" because he made quick work of killing demons.
verb (machines, machining, machined)
- to make by machinery.
- to shape or finish by machinery.
adjective
- belonging to a machine
- made by a machine
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noun
- An underground railway other than those in the US or London, in particular that in Paris.
- A train that runs on such an underground railway.
- An urban rapid transit light railway
- A train that runs on such a railway.
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noun (minbusses)
- A small bus.
- (context, South Africa) A sixteen seater vehicle used as a taxi. A kombi.
- 2006: "Police are still searching for the gunmen who hijacked the carrying school pupils taking two of the children with them." Weekend Argus May 13/14 2006 p.6
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noun
- a modal auxiliary
adjective
- of, or relating to a mode
- (grammar) of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause
- (music) of, relating to, or composed in the moods of medieval ecclesiastical music
- (logic) of, or relating to modality
- (computer science) requiring immediate user interaction (often used as modal dialog or modal window)
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noun
- A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion
- (archaic) A motor car, or automobile
verb
- to drive around leisurely in a motor car
adjective
- (biology): describing neurons that create the ability to move, see motor unit
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noun
- a motorcycle, especilly a relatively small one
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noun
- a procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures
- JFK was assasinated in a motorcade.
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noun
- An open-seated motor-powered vehicle with two wheels.
verb (motorcycl, ing)
- To motor around on a motorcycle; to ride.
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