machinery

Meanings

• noun

  Large complex equipment consisting of interrelated parts arranged for a particular purpose.

  - "The factory had an extensive range of machinery for manufacturing cars."
  - "The machinery in the power station was old and required frequent maintenance."

• noun

  The equipment, including tools and devices, used to construct or repair something.

  - "The mechanic worked on the machinery of the old tractor."
  - "The construction site was filled with heavy machinery."

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Pronunciation

1. /məˈʃiːnəɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with machinery
appliance , apparatus , equipment , mechanism , apparal , paraphernalia

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Variants

List of all variants of machinery that leads to same result
machineries , machinery

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Etymology

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From the New Latin machina 'machine, tool' or from the Greek makhana 'concoction, device'.

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Trivia

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1. The first programmable industrial robot was developed in 1961.

2. The largest machine in the world is the Baodian Great Wall Bridge, which is over 1,000 meters long.

3. The word 'robot' comes from the Czech word 'robota', meaning 'forced labor'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Engineering: Machinery is a central concept in the field of engineering, which deals with the design, construction, and operation of machines and structures.

2. Mechanics: Machinery is closely related to the field of mechanics, which deals with the study of forces and motion.

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Culture

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Machinery has been a significant part of human civilization since the Industrial Revolution. It has been a symbol of progress and innovation, and has been extensively used in literature, art, and music. Machines have been the subject of numerous works of fiction, including Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds'. Machinery has also been used as a metaphor for complex systems and processes.

How to Memorize "machinery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a factory with large machines and gears moving in synchronization.
   - Visualize a mechanic working on a car engine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'machinery' with 'engine' or 'machine'.
   - Think of large, complex equipment when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Machines Move Men And Create Energy' to remember the meaning of machinery.

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