simple machine

American  

noun

Mechanics.

1. machine.

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simple machine British  

noun

1. 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

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simple machine Scientific  

1. See under machine

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Etymology

Origin of simple machine

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Second place winner Jagdeep Bhatia also created his project at the computer instead of at the lab, developing two fast and simple machine learning algorithms for computer programs that are attempting to learn new concepts.

From Scientific American

It’s a simple machine that can do more than it appears.

From Washington Times

Bicycles are relatively simple machines, but there’s a lot to learn if you want to carry out your own maintenance and repairs.

From The Verge

We swore off pesticides and bought a Fiskars reel mower, a simple machine with a cheerful orange cover.

From Seattle Times

The beads are all blown and painted by hand, with help from simple machines.

From Washington Times